Same-Sex Ketubahs

A same-sex ketubah is, in almost every respect, simply a ketubah. What changes is the wording, so that both partners appear as equals rather than in the classic groom-to-bride formula. Reform, Reconstructionist, egalitarian and many Conservative officiants have well-established texts for two grooms or two brides, and a growing number of artists design specifically with inclusive language in mind.

What changes in the text

The traditional Orthodox ketubah is a one-directional legal document and does not accommodate same-sex marriage. Instead, most couples use an egalitarian or Brit Ahuvim style text in which both partners make mutual promises. Names, pronouns and the Hebrew phrasing are all adjusted, and many couples add lines of their own.

Choosing the art

Any style works: modern, floral, papercut or watercolor. Look for artists who explicitly offer inclusive text layouts, since the spacing for two same-gender names sometimes differs. Our text generator includes an egalitarian option you can start from.