How to Choose a Ketubah

Choosing a ketubah means making three decisions in the right order: the text, the style, and the artist. Get them in that sequence and the process is genuinely enjoyable.

1. Start with the text

The wording is the foundation, and it depends on your tradition and your officiant. Are you marrying Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, interfaith, secular, or fully egalitarian? Each has its own text, and some artists design specifically around particular wordings. Read our texts by tradition and talk to your rabbi early, because the text affects the layout and spacing of the art.

2. Choose a style you will love for decades

This is a piece you will hang in your home for the rest of your lives, so pick a style that reflects you, not just current trends. Modern and minimalist designs suit contemporary homes; papercut and illuminated pieces feel traditional and intricate; watercolor and floral designs are soft and romantic; Jerusalem and landscape ketubot carry a strong sense of place. Browse each in the gallery.

3. Match the artist to your budget and timeline

Decide between a print, a semi-custom design, and a fully custom commission. Prints are affordable and fast; custom work is a unique heirloom but takes weeks and costs more. Use our budget calculator to set expectations, and note each artist's price signal in the gallery.

4. Confirm the practical details

Before you order, check the size, the material, the personalization process, the turnaround time, and shipping. Order early: four to eight weeks is common for custom pieces. Then read our framing guide so the finished piece looks its best on your wall.