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As modern Jewish couples increasingly seek to infuse their weddings with meaning, many are looking to a ketubah, or a Jewish wedding contract, to formalize vows and celebrate their commitments. Beginning in the 1st century BCE, official ketubot have the binding force of Jewish law and were originally intended to provide rights to women inside their marriages. No longer just for those of the Jewish faith, today’s ketubot may be completely customized to reflect the individual nuances of each relationship.
Though traditional ketubot contain official text, modern adaptations often include updated versions of couples’ vows reframed as promises to be kept over time—and many couples choose to retain the well-known phrase, “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” Couples can turn to ketubah artists to incorporate their contracts into permanent pieces of art to be displayed in the family home. Modern ketubot can even be customized to match a wedding paper suite or reflect the tone of a venue, memorializing your special day for years to come.
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Check out these 13 beautiful, intricate ketubah designs that can be purchased for your wedding.
Nestled Ketubah in Blue Tone
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Courtesy of SusieLubell
The blue shades of these watercolor rings are perfect for a seaside wedding.
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Falling Blossoms Ketubah
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Courtesy of theketubah
This dreamy springtime print from Stephanie Caplan is customizable and tailor-made to remind you of outdoor nuptials.
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Geometric Bouquet Ketubah
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Courtesy of Ketubata
Extend the life of your bouquet with echoes of your flowers circling your vows in this giclée print.
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Inks Ketubah
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Courtesy of theketubah
Turn your vows into a perfect keepsake and work of art for your home.
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Deco Nile Flowers Ketubah
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Courtesy of ThePaintedKetubah
We love the muted, art deco vibes of this Nile River-inspired ketubah.
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Succulent Chamsah Ketubah
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Courtesy of ThePaintedKetubah
The Chamsah symbolizes the Hand of God and is supposed to bring protection and good luck to your home.
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Lace Leaves Ketubah in Metallic Rose Gold
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Courtesy of JenniferRaichman
Laser-cut patterns bring a modern vibe to a typically traditional document.
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Tulips and Succulents Ketubah
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Courtesy of ThePaintedKetubah
This Tiffany-inspired design can come as a print or hand-painted original.
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Reflection Ketubah
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Courtesy of SusieLubell
This mirrored Ketubah comes in several colorways, but we love how this fiery, autumnal version looks displayed in an all-gray living room.
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Eucalyptus Rhombus Ketubah
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Courtesy of Ketubata
If you have tons of colors and textures in your home, this elegant ketubah will lend a modern contrast.
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Stones Ketubah
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Courtesy of ThePaintedKetubah
These muted watercolor stones (or gems, depending on how you look at it) pop against the black and white text.
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Grace II Ketubah
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Courtesy of KetubahStudio
Custom ketubot don't have to break the bank—this print of a laser-cut design is more affordable than the actual cut-out version, but looks almost identical when mounted.
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Kaleidoscope Ketubah
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Courtesy of SusieLubell
This combination of bright jewel tones is both joyful and celebratory.
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