Ketubah Text Options
The text is the heart of your ketubah. Every design in our shop can be paired with any of the seven text versions below, and personalization is always free. Here is what each one says in plain terms, and who it tends to suit.
Our first tip: ask your rabbi or officiant which text they require or prefer before you order. Many have firm guidance, especially for Orthodox and Conservative ceremonies. We email a digital proof within 24 hours so they can review the wording before anything is printed.
Reform
What it says: A Reform ketubah is an egalitarian statement of love and partnership. Both partners make the same promises to each other: to cherish, respect and support one another, to build a home filled with kindness and Jewish values, and to grow together through life's joys and challenges.
Who it suits: Couples marrying in a Reform setting, or anyone who wants a warm, mutual text in English with Hebrew. It is our most popular choice for couples who want meaning without legal formality.
Conservative (with the Lieberman clause)
What it says: The Conservative text follows the traditional Aramaic ketubah, usually alongside an English rendering, and adds the Lieberman clause. Developed in the 1950s for the Conservative movement, this clause records the couple's agreement that, if the marriage ever ends, they will appear before a rabbinic court so a Jewish divorce (a get) can be given. It is designed to protect both partners, and especially to prevent a spouse from being left unable to remarry.
Who it suits: Couples married by a Conservative rabbi, who will often require this text. If you are unsure, ask your rabbi.
Orthodox / Traditional Aramaic
What it says: This is the classic ketubah text, written in Aramaic and used for centuries. It records, in legal language, the groom's obligations to the bride, including support and care, and the financial commitment made to her. It names the couple with their Hebrew names and their fathers' names, records the Hebrew date and place, and is signed by two witnesses.
Who it suits: Couples having an Orthodox or traditional ceremony. Orthodox rabbis are usually very specific about how details are filled in, so we strongly recommend sending your proof to your rabbi before you approve it.
Interfaith
What it says: Our interfaith text celebrates a marriage that brings together two backgrounds. It focuses on love, mutual respect, and building a home that honors both partners' heritage and values. It does not include the traditional legal clauses that assume both partners are Jewish.
Who it suits: Couples where one partner is Jewish and one is not, or couples from different Jewish backgrounds who want an inclusive tone. Explore interfaith ketubahs.
Same-Sex / LGBTQ+
What it says: This text uses inclusive, egalitarian language, so the promises are made equally by both partners without gendered roles. Its spirit is similar to the Reform text: love, companionship, honesty and a shared Jewish home.
Who it suits: Same-sex couples, nonbinary partners, and anyone who prefers gender-neutral wording. Explore LGBTQ+ ketubahs.
Secular / Humanist
What it says: A secular ketubah speaks of love, commitment and shared values without references to God or religious obligation. It keeps the beauty and tradition of the ketubah as a cultural treasure while reflecting a humanist outlook.
Who it suits: Culturally Jewish couples, humanist couples, and couples whose officiant is not a rabbi.
Custom text
What it says: Whatever you write. Some couples adapt one of our texts, others write their own vows, and some bring a text provided by their rabbi.
Who it suits: Couples with a specific vision or an officiant with a required text. Email your text to quickprintsinbox@gmail.com in English, Hebrew or both, and we will lay it out on your chosen design and include it in your proof.
Quick comparison
| Text | Language | Tone | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reform | Hebrew & English | Egalitarian, heartfelt | Reform and liberal ceremonies |
| Conservative | Aramaic & English | Traditional, with Lieberman clause | Conservative rabbis |
| Orthodox | Aramaic | Traditional legal text | Orthodox ceremonies |
| Interfaith | Hebrew & English | Inclusive, two traditions | Interfaith couples |
| Same-Sex / LGBTQ+ | Hebrew & English | Egalitarian, gender-neutral | Same-sex and nonbinary couples |
| Secular / Humanist | Hebrew & English | Non-religious | Cultural and humanist couples |
| Custom | Your choice | Your words | Personal vows, officiant-provided text |
Names and Hebrew details
Most texts include your names in English and Hebrew, and traditional texts also include your parents' names. Translation and Hebrew transliteration are free. If your ceremony begins after sunset, let us know, because the Hebrew date changes at nightfall.
Want a deeper dive? Read Ketubah Text Options Explained, or browse all designs and choose your text on the product page.