20 stores in this directory sell ketubahs and Jewish wedding Judaica. Most are Judaica retailers; others are artists and designers who create ketubahs and wedding pieces. Every listing links to the store's own site, and each fact on it comes from a dated source.
What to look for
Talk to your officiating rabbi before you buy. A ketubah is a legal document, not just art. Today it is usually a printed form with blanks for the date, place, names and sums, which the officiating rabbi fills in before the ceremony, supervising as two witnesses sign.[1] Chabad.org advises checking with the rabbi before commissioning or buying a ketubah, so the text meets his requirements.[1]
The text. The traditional ketubah is written in Aramaic,[1] and Ashkenazi and Sephardi texts differ slightly.[2] Many artists offer several text versions on the same artwork. Make sure the one you order is the one your rabbi approved.
Names matter. A misspelled name can invalidate a ketubah.[2] Send Hebrew names exactly as your rabbi gives them, and ask the rabbi to review any proof.
Art is optional. There is no halachic need for anything beyond a plain printed ketubah.[1] An artistic one is a beautiful addition that many couples frame and hang at home.
Which kind of store
- Artists and designers create original or limited-edition ketubahs, and some take custom commissions.
- Judaica retailers carry printed ketubahs from several artists, and some also sell other wedding Judaica.
- Custom work: use the Custom orders and Personalization filters, then confirm details with the artist.
Questions to ask the artist or store
- Which text versions do you offer, and can I send my rabbi the exact text first?
- Will the rabbi fill in the details by hand, or do you print them? Can we see a proof?
- What paper and ink are used, and is the piece sized for a standard frame?
- What is your current turnaround, including shipping?
Timing
Start a few months before the wedding. Leave time for the rabbi to approve the text, for any proofs, and for production and shipping, and ask the artist for a realistic date.
Sources
- 12 Ketubah Facts Every Jew Should Know – Chabad.org
- Ketubah – Halachipedia