Jumping the broomstick is a wedding custom - not to be confused with broom dancing!
I have heard of West Country instances of this custom. It may even by part of gipsy folklore. It was certainly part of the wedding feast among members of the Seven Champions molly dancers. The spouse and I did so in 1984.
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