We are delighted to create a ketubah for your wedding! Here's what you need to know as you place your order. Please feel welcome to email or call as questions come up!
Please note that a completed Ketubah Worksheet is required for all orders. You can access the worksheet by clicking HERE. Kindly email your completed worksheet to info@dankowicz.com.
It's fine to write Hebrew names on the worksheet transliterated in English text, and we will convert them to Hebrew letters for you.
If you're not sure of the Hebrew date of your wedding feel free to leave that blank for us to determine.
COLOR
You are welcome to customize the color on your ketubah!
- If your papercut is white, you get to choose the color for the backing layer on your ketubah. Opal and silver are standard-priced backing colors for many of our ketubot. Alternatively, you have the option to request a giclee-printed custom backing color. Some of the ketubot shown here on the website are pictured with custom colors, and the custom color charge is included in their pricing.
- If your ketubah design includes a colored papercut mounted on a white backing, you get to choose what color you would like the papercut to be. In most cases, gray and dark plum are standard colors for such papercuts, and other custom colors can be requested.
Click HERE to see some samples of Ketubah colors that other couples have requested.
YOUR TEXT
The Hebrew and/or English text that you choose for your ketubah should feel just right to you, and be approved by your officiant. See our standard texts by clicking HERE. You are welcome to use one of these as is, or just let us know if you would like to make any changes to the text. Another option is to send us your own custom text. We believe that your ketubah text should be exactly the way you want it, so our charge for text personalization is the same regardless of which text you decide to use.
Most of our customers request that we personalize the text with names, wedding date, and so on, for a seamless calligraphic look. The fonts that we use are Melanie's own calligraphic fonts. Please let us know if you have any special requests regarding formatting, fonts or text color.
Once you have placed your order and sent in your Ketubah Worksheet, we will send you a proof of your text so that you and your officiant can confirm that it is just right. At this point please let us know of any changes you would like to make to the text or formatting.
Would you like to add a language? We have prepared ketubot in French, Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and other languages. Let us know what would feel right on your ketubah.
DESIGN
Choose the design that feels right to you. Keep an eye out for alternate styles. For example, the Forest Ketubah is available in 4 different variations (with and without deer, with the Hebrew text "Ani l'dodi v'dodi li", and with a depiction of Jerusalem.
Feel free to request special touches. For example, we can add "Ani l'dodi v'dodi li" to the top of your printed ketubah text at no extra charge. Choose Hebrew, English, or both languages:
Requests for custom additions or changes to any of our papercut designs are also welcome. An additional fee will apply.
TIMING & SHIPPING
If possible, please plan to allow 4-6 weeks for creation of your papercut ketubah. If your deadline is sooner just let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to be sure your ketubah is ready in advance of your wedding!
We will send you detailed care information when your ketubah ships. Your ketubah will ship flat by UPS Ground, protected within a clear plastic art envelope and packed safely between several layers of cardboard. It will be mounted on a firm white gatorboard, ready for signing and display at your wedding!