How to Choose a Ketubah: A Couple's Guide

Choosing a ketubah is one of the most personal decisions you'll make for your wedding — and it can also feel a little overwhelming when you're staring at dozens of beautiful options. Where do you even start?

After creating ketubahs for hundreds of couples, I've noticed that the process gets a lot easier once you break it into a few simple questions. Here's the guide I wish every couple had when they started their search.

Step 1: Choose Your Text

Before you fall in love with a design, figure out which text tradition fits your ceremony. This matters because some ketubahs are designed specifically for certain texts (for example, a traditional Orthodox text requires more space than a short egalitarian poem).

Ask yourselves:

• Are we having a religious ceremony? If so, what denomination — Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform?
• Do we want the text in Hebrew, Aramaic, English, or a combination?
• Do we want traditional language, or something more personal and modern?

Once you know your text, you can narrow your search significantly. I offer designs across all traditions — from Orthodox and Kosher Aramaic to Reform and egalitarian options.

Step 2: Choose Your Style

Custom Skyline Ketubah with Round Text

This is the fun part! Ketubah art has evolved enormously, and today you can find everything from classical illuminated manuscripts to bold contemporary abstracts. Think about:

• Your home's aesthetic. Where will you hang it? A watercolor floral ketubah feels at home in a light, airy space; a geometric design suits a modern interior.
• Your wedding's vibe. Romantic garden wedding? A floral ketubah might be perfect. Modern urban venue? Consider a contemporary design.
• Color palette. Do you want it to coordinate with your wedding colors, or stand on its own as a piece of art?

My Watercolor Ketubah collection and Stained Glass Style collection are two of my most popular — they both photograph beautifully at the signing ceremony.

Step 3: Consider Size

Most ketubahs come in standard sizes (11x14" and 16x20" are common). Think about where you plan to display it — a large statement piece above a mantle, or a more intimate size in a bedroom or hallway. I'm always happy to discuss sizing options if you have a specific wall in mind.

Step 4: Order Early

This is the tip I give every couple: don't wait. Custom ketubahs take time to personalize, print, and ship — and you want it in your hands well before the wedding so you can frame it and have it ready for the signing. I recommend ordering at least 4–6 weeks before your date, and earlier during busy spring and fall wedding seasons.

Step 5: Trust Your Gut

When you see the right ketubah, you'll know. It's the one that makes you both say "that's us." Browse my full collection of unique designs and take your time — this is a piece you'll have for the rest of your lives.

Questions? I love hearing from couples. Feel free to reach out — I'm a one-woman studio and I personally respond to every message.