Order a printed ketubah about 2 to 3 months before your wedding, and a handmade papercut ketubah about 3 months ahead. That leaves time to agree on the text with your officiant, approve the proof, and receive the ketubah well before signing day. If you are closer to the date, rush options are often possible.
Ketubah ordering timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 4 months before | Browse designs and ask your officiant which text they require |
| 3 months before | Order a papercut ketubah (handmade, about 1 month) |
| 2 to 3 months before | Order a printed ketubah with your names, date and text |
| Within 24 hours | Receive your digital proof by email |
| Next few days | Share the proof with your officiant and approve it |
| About 2 weeks later | Printed ketubah arrives: about 5 business days to print, about 7 days to ship |
| Week of the wedding | Bring the ketubah and an archival pen to the signing |
What you need before you order
- Both names in English, and Hebrew names if you have them (we transliterate for free)
- Parents' names, if your text includes them
- The wedding date and whether the ceremony is after sunset (the Hebrew date changes at nightfall)
- The city and state of the wedding
- Your text version: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Interfaith, Same-Sex, Secular or custom
Short on time?
If your wedding is less than a month away, choose a printed ketubah rather than a papercut, and email quickprintsinbox@gmail.com with your date before ordering. Express shipping is available at checkout for $15. We will tell you honestly whether your date is possible.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 month enough time to order a ketubah?
Usually, for a printed ketubah. Approve your proof quickly and consider express shipping. Papercut ketubahs need about a month on their own, so order those earlier.
Can we sign the ketubah before the wedding?
The signing traditionally happens on the wedding day, shortly before the ceremony. Ask your officiant about their practice.
What if there is a mistake in the text?
That is what the proof is for. Check every name and date and ask for changes until it is perfect. If we make an error after you approve, we replace it free.
Where should we ship it?
Most couples ship to their home so they can bring it to the venue. Shipping is free anywhere in the USA.
Ready to start? Browse all ketubahs or read How to Choose a Ketubah.