At a glance, the Bat Sarah Press philosophy on handmade, collaboratively-made Ketubot:

A Ketubah or Brit Ahuvim (Promise of Partnership) artwork sets a symbolic tone for the home you build together with your partner. The language and imagery can illuminate the role of intention in your partnership. A Ketubah, like any work of art, is made through a process of exploration. While a wedding is one special day, a Ketubah stays with a couple over a lifetime, and is often shared as a family heirloom over the course of generations. Marriage contracts are found across cultures, and I proudly create them for people of all faiths, genders, and sexual orientations.

My favorite part about making ketubot is getting to know my clients. Once we decide to work together, we will engage in an open conversation about your aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural interests. With your help, my goal is to manifest visually that which is in your hearts and minds (even if you don't consider yourself a "visual person"). The end result is a meaningful work of art and a reminder of the reasons you choose this partnership day in and day out.

Scroll down to learn more about the BSP process of crafting ketubot. Visit the Ketubah Gallery to see past works and be sure to check the FAQ page for a breakdown of the timeline, process, and cost estimates. 

Ready to place your order? Choose from a limited edition print in the SHOP. Once you've purchased the ketubah of your choosing, fill in the ketubah survey form and return to info@batsarahpress.com. 


Do you have a question or are you interested in commissioning a custom ketubah? Send me a personal message.

 
 

Custom Ketubah Process:

1. Once custom ketubah clients pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 through the SHOP, the clients fill in the custom ketubah informational survey. Clients also share inspirational images or a link to a Pinterest board (see the Bat Sarah Press Pinterest page to start building yours).

2. A contract is drawn up to lay out the terms of creation and payment. If I do not receive the signed contract within one week I will assume the project is not going forward. When the contract is signed and returned, I will reserve 6 weeks for production of your artwork in my studio calendar. 

3. When your reservation time arrives, we will convene to discuss ideas. Then, I will create 3 initial loose sketches based on your order form requests and the visuals you share with me. Following approval of one chosen layout design, I will create a tighter sketch and finalize your text. You will have one week to request changes on the design for up to 2 hours of labor free of charge. After the two hours of included design edit work, I charge $50/hour for additional edits.

4. Once the final design is approved, your artwork is created. When complete, you will pay the remaining balance and receive your artwork, usually two weeks before the wedding date.

Ordering your Ketubah...

Design.
Choose from one of the following options:
1. Select a design template from the SHOP
2. View the Ketubah Gallery or Instagram account and inquire about a design to customize
3. Start from scratch with a custom ketubah. 

Please allow at least 2-3 months for giclée template design orders and 3-4 months for handmade template orders. When ordering a customized or fully custom ketubah, please allow at least 4 months for production but up to 6 months advance notice is preferred. Depending on availability, rush orders for custom work (orders with less than four months notice prior) may be accepted for an additional charge (usually ranging from $200-$400). Please send an email of interest to info@batsarahpress.com to begin the conversation.

Pricing:

If you choose a template ketubah, the price is as listed on the product page in the SHOP.

In general, I charge by the time spent on a piece rather than by the finished product itself. Custom ketubot start at the base price of $1,800 USD and range up to $3,500 USD depending on intricacy of the piece and how much communication is involved in the process. Handwritten calligraphy can be done for the additional cost of $450.


Consultation and design conversations are included within the labor of the work based on the amount of time I believe a project will take. When the time to execute exceeds the time I have set aside for a single project, I charge accordingly. I will always notify the client before additional charges are made.
Payment is accepted via PayPal, Venmo, Chase Quickpay, credit card or check.

Rush Timeframe Fees: I request 4-6 months for the creation of a custom design. In the event that a rushed timeline is
requested, a fee will be assigned based on the circumstance (usually $200-$400).

Ala carte options such as handwritten text, size, extra labor, and shipping costs may increase the base price. The available Ketubah designs may also be altered at a rate of $40/hour or a flat project rate on a case by case basis.

Additional details about pricing can be found on the FAQ page.