Just the Facts Ketubah Text

Close-up of a newlywed couple holding hands, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and a ring, and the groom wearing a black suit.

________ ________ ________ 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

  • 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 couples

    In 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)

  • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes! See a sample set of proofs.

Want to use JUST THE FACTS for calligraphy or graphic design?
Want to use JUST THE FACTS for calligraphy or graphic design?
from $25.00
text only ketubah available as DIY Ketubah number 11 in Hebrew and English

Looking for a Text Only Ketubah?

Whether you’re a professional artist, an aspiring creator, or a couple seeking an elegant option that fits your budget, our DIY Ketubahs combine professional quality with creative freedom.

Choose your template, font, and color, and we’ll prepare a beautifully formatted Text Only Ketubah, ready for artwork or for use, simple and timeless.

Available printed on paper or canvas, or as a digital file for you to print yourself.

Prices start at $175.

See the DIY Ketubah Collection