Love Letters
{Today, the ____ day of [month], in the year________ (secular date) which corresponds to _______(Hebrew date), we ____________ and ______________ stand together before our community of family and friends as [bride and groom/grooms/brides/beloveds] to affirm our love and share our joy.} (Optional opening)
_______, [the bride/groom/beloved] said to ______ {the groom/bride/beloved]: CUSTOM TEXT FROM PERSON 1 (about 120 words).
_______, [the bride/groom/beloved] said to ______ {the groom/bride/beloved]: CUSTOM TEXT FROM PERSON 2 (about 120 words).
With these signatures, we accept each other’s promises and begin our lives together as a family.
______________________
This text is special in that it allows each person to write their own ketubah promises, to be revealed at the ketubah signing. The proofs will be sent individually with the other person’s section blocked out. Primarily intended for interfaith couples, but may be paired with any other traditional text as long as you’ve cleared it with your rabbi.
The opening is optional because this text may be used in designs with two sides, such as the Braided Cherry Trees design, where the opening and closing might not work, instead each person would sign underneath “With these signatures…” and the date would be included there.
If used in a ketubah without two sides, the opening will go across the top and each person’s custom section will be a separate, side by side, column.
Text Information
Available in English for all couples
Available only at Ketubah-Arts
Estimated Word Count:
English: 300 words (variable)
Size Recommendation:
Short texts: Small or Medium
Who signs this ketubah?
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.
Can the wording of this text be changed?
This text is intended to be entirely customizable. Couples may change the wording of this text, use any part of any text, or write from their hearts.
What information do I need to order this text?
Secular wedding date and time
City & State of wedding location
Full names for the couple in English (as you want them to appear)
Hebrew names can be included (see What is a Hebrew Name?) by adding “who is called to the Torah by the name Name ben/bat/le-mishpachat Parents Names” after their secular names.
First and 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.
Helpful Hints:
Check with your rabbi before ordering this text
Most ketubah designs will be satisfyingly legible with this text in Hebrew and English, even at the small sizes.
Hebrew names appear in the Hebrew text and English names are used in the English text, unless otherwise requested. If you like you can have your Hebrew names written phonetically in English.
See the order form to choose a custom quote to make your ketubah more personal or add your own.
