Just the Facts Ketubah Text
________ ________ ________ and ________ ________ ________ stood together in _______, _________ (wedding location) before their community of family and friends [as bride and groom / brides / grooms / beloveds] to affirm their love and share their joy on ______ (day of the week), the ______ day of the year two thousand and _______ (secular year) which corresponds to the ____ day of _____ in the year five thousand seven hundred and ______ on the Jewish calendar. We proudly sign this ketubah, a tangible reminder of our promise to be bound by this covenant of love.
Available in Hebrew & English for all couples only at ketubah-arts
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100 words in English and 70 words in Hebrew
Language Options:
Hebrew & English
English Only (as a stand alone text or as an addition to a traditional text in Hebrew or Aramaic)
Hebrew Only
Size Recommendations
Hebrew & English: Small or Extra Small
Hebrew Only or English Only: Small or Extra Small -
Couples who want a minimal ketubah text that documents their commitment.
In Hebrew & English:
Progressive, Reform, LGBTQ+, and Interfaith couplesIn English:
Orthodox and Conservative Couples may choose this text as an additional English text in place of a translation of their traditional text.
Interfaith couples (or anyone who doesn’t want a Hebrew ketubah text)
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Couples may change the wording of this text by changing words, deleting anything, using sections from other Ketubah Arts’ texts, or adding a few words.
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The couple
Witnesses (two is traditional but more may be added)
Officiant (multiple officiants may sign and line labels are customizable)
Signature line labels and number of lines may be customized to suit the couple’s preferences.
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Wedding Details
Secular wedding date and time
City & State (and country, if outside the USA) of wedding location
Names for the Couple
Full names for the couple in English, as you want them to appear
Hebrew names (see What is a Hebrew Name?)
- if not using a Hebrew name, decide whether you prefer secular names phonetically in Hebrew or the traditional Hebrew format (Name ben/bat Parent and Parent)
Parents’ names in English
First & Last Names for parents in English, if including them
How do I give you my information?
A Ketubah Text Order Form will pop up when you add a ketubah to your shopping cart.
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Yes! See a sample set of proofs.
This product is for the text only — it does not include a formatted ketubah, printed artwork, or any physical product.
Option 1: Leave Blank — $25
Access to our proprietary ketubah texts in Hebrew and English. Mixing and matching is OK. You fill in the text yourself (or have someone else do it). Includes:
Order Summary form to gather all the information needed to complete your ketubah text
Hebrew and English text pages with footnotes for each blank, plus instructions for filling them in
Downloadable RTF files for each language via on-page buttons
Option 2: With Names & Dates — $75
Access to our proprietary ketubah texts in Hebrew and English. Mixing and matching is OK. The text is prepared and ready to be dropped into formatting. Includes:
Order Summary page with your information organized and color-coded for easy proofreading
Hebrew and English text pages professionally filled out with your details, also color-coded for proofreading
Standard text customizations (the same ones included with any ketubah order)
Downloadable RTF files for each language via on-page buttons
⚠ TEXT ONLY — Not a formatted or printed ketubah.
For formatted ketubah texts available in print or digital formats, see DIY Ketubah.
