The word you're looking for (for the broom)is besom (I think). And the logical reason about strapless bras is that, to stay on, they maintain a little pressure on you, but even a little pressure over a long period of time begins to get uncomfortable. The illogical reason, of course, is that strapless bras wish to take over the world. *nods*

It sounds like it was a beautiful ceremony! And the thing with the two radio shows..spooky!