Choosing Your Perfect Ketubah Design: What to Consider as a Couple

Rachelle Tchiprout
Jul 1
3 min read

One of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is selecting your ketubah – a document rich in symbolism, love, and beauty. But with so many design options available, how do you begin to choose the right one?

Whether you're deciding between a fine art print or an original painting, or trying to narrow down a design that reflects your relationship, this post offers a helpful resource to find the ketubah that feels uniquely yours.

Print vs. Painting: What’s the Difference?

The first step is understanding the two main types of ketubah artwork:

Fine Art Prints: These are high-quality reproductions of original hand-painted ketubahs, printed on museum-grade, archival paper. Many include hand-applied metallic leaf accents that catch the light beautifully. They're a great option for couples who want a luxe look on a more accessible budget.
Original Paintings: These are hand-painted versions of designs from the collection, created fresh for your wedding. Each painting is made just for you, not a copy or print. You can request color changes at no extra charge, but the design itself stays true to the original.If you'd like a completely unique piece with new elements or personal details, you can commission a fully custom ketubah – a one-of-a-kind artwork tailored to your vision.

You can read more about the specific differences between prints and paintings here.

Once you know which route fits your budget and preferences, it’s time to explore the design itself.

Can you guess which of the above are prints or paintings?

The first is a painting, and the second two are prints with gold leaf added.

⭐Where Will the Ketubah Live in Your Home?

Your ketubah isn’t just for the ceremony. It’s meant to be seen, felt, and remembered.

Ask yourselves: Where will we hang it? Is there a specific wall or room where it will live – maybe the bedroom, hallway, or living area? Think about the colors and mood of that space. Do you want something that blends in subtly or makes a bold statement?

This will likely be the first piece of art you hang together as a married couple – a symbol of your love, your commitment, and the beginning of your shared life. Choosing something meaningful helps ensure the ketubah continues to bring joy and significance long after the wedding.

⭐Is Your Wedding Styled with a Theme or Setting?

If your wedding has a strong visual identity – a garden chuppah, desert elopement, city rooftop, beach ceremony – that can be a beautiful direction to reflect in your ketubah.

When you look at your ketubah years from now, seeing those colors, textures, or natural elements can instantly bring back the feeling of your wedding day. It creates visual harmony between your ceremony and the artwork that symbolizes it.

⭐What Do You Love as a Couple?

Strip away the wedding for a moment. What are you two drawn to?

Do you find yourselves lighting up around:

Soft watercolor florals?
Bold, abstract shapes?
Clean, minimalist designs?
Warm earth tones or vibrant jewel colors?
Natural elements like olive branches, pomegranates, or trees?

Your ketubah should reflect your shared aesthetic – something that feels aligned with who you are, together.

❤️ Still Not Sure? ❤️

Here’s what I recommend: talk it through together using the questions above, and then browse a curated ketubah collection with those insights in mind. Don’t start with all the options – start with who you are and how you want to remember this moment.

Once you’ve narrowed it down, it becomes much easier (and more exciting) to choose the design that feels like home.

Looking for inspiration? Ready to take the next step?

Browse the full ketubah collection here to see what speaks to you.

Want to see how these pieces come to life? Follow along on Instagram for behind-the-scenes peeks into the painting process and stories from real couples.

Let your ketubah be a piece of your love story – not just for the ceremony, but for every day after.