11Jul

Now Shipping All Around the World!

Exciting news: Here at This Is Not a Ketubah, we have so far only been shipping to the USA and Canada. But now, we’re shipping to: England (UK, including London, of course!), Israel, South Africa, Australia, Mexico and France! So if you’re in any of those countries — just say hi!

(We are about to ship to a bunch of other countries, too — so if you’re somewhere else not on this list… then just ask!)

So exciting!


28Jun

Rush Ketubah? Team Ketubah Is Here to Help!

Is your wedding coming up in less than 3 weeks, and you don’t have a Ketubah? If your wedding isn’t tomorrow, we can help!!

If you need a Rush Ketubah, Team Ketubah can make it happen! Get in touch with us pronto to get started:

  • Email us with your wedding date, and we’ll get back to you pronto, usually in less than one business day! < team@tinak.org >
  • Or, call 347-627-0022 and we’ll get back to you STAT

We’ve worked with lots of last-minute couples. We use FedEx Next Day Air with Tracking, so no need to worry! Our dedicated Arts Team will create a Ketubah you’ll absolutely love, as quickly as you need it!

What you need to know:

 

First, pick you design, just look through our Gallery!

 

“What size do want your Ketubah to be?”
All about sizes:
(The standard Ketubah size is 16×24)
“What material do you want your Ketubah on?”
All about materials: 
“Do you want the text personalized (we’ll fill in the blanks using our calligraphy)?”
 
About Text Personalization: This is if you want any of your personal information (names, dates, places) to be done in the same print calligraphy as the rest of your Ketubah. Otherwise, your Rabbi/Officiant would fill it in at the ceremony. (Text Personalization is $75, and orders received within less than 21 days of the Expected Delivery Date it’s $90). If you choose this option, after you complete your payment you will receive a form to fill in with all the details. It’s a good idea to consult your parents and/or Rabbi/Officiant while doing this, to get the details right.)
“What Hebrew text do you want to use?”
“What English text do you want to use?”
 
All about Text Options: Here you can choose which text is perfect for you and your bride/groom. (It’s important to consult your Rabbi/Officiant by asking if they have a particular text preference, specially for the Hebrew part.)
 
“How should we ship your Ketubah? (regular ground shipping is included in the US)”
All about shipping: US Ground Shipping in the US is free (7-10 Business days). Canada is $30 regular ground. For Rush orders, which is 21 days or less of the Expected Delivery Date, you will have to choose 2 day or overnight shipping.
How much will I spend? Most couples spend about $400 on their Ketubah.

 


28Jun

The Official Guide: Receiving & Signing your Ketubah!

Congratulations! Team Ketubah has sent your Ketubah to print, and you’ve received the FedEx or UPS tracking number. Hurray!

Note:If you don’t receive your Ketubah or the FedEx delivery status is inaccurate, email or call Team Ketubah right away!

Opening & Flattening Your Ketubah

As soon as you receive your Ketubah, open up the mailer! Inside you’ll find your Ketubah, and maybe some surprises too. Depending on your print medium, your Ketubah may arrive in a tough Cardboard Tube, or shipped flat in a sturdy rectangular box, guarded by additional layers of Cardboard inside the box.

For Ketubot Shipped Flat, carefully open the package by opening the box from one end. DO NOT cut into the box — you could damage your print! As you remove the support board which carries the Ketubah, carefully remove the light adhesive tape. Inspect your print to make sure its absolutely perfect, and check the mailer for any other little surprises! After you and your fiance have admired your print, return it to the print to the box in a cool, dry place. It’s the safest place until wedding day!

For Rolled Ketubot Shipped in Tubes, begin opening the mailer at the end closest to the shipping label, and remove all tape or packaging from that end. DO NOT cut into the tube — you could damage your print! As you remove the print from the Tube, gently drag it vertically along the tube wall. Stay calm, and be careful not to force the print with your fingers!
Once you’ve removed the print, it may have a slight curl, this is totally normal! We recommend placing the print on a flat surface, and leave it for 24 hours. If after this time the print still does not lay flat, you can weight down your print with books or other non-sharp weights, by first place a layer of wax-paper between the print and the weights. One flattened, we recommend maintaining the print flat until Wedding Day!

Transporting your Ketubah

Team Ketubah recommends transporting your Ketubah to the wedding site in the same mailer package it arrived in.
If you have recently flattened a rolled Ketubah, carefully re-roll the Ketubah and place it in the mailer. If it is only rolled for transportation and is immediately taken out and laid flat again at the wedding site, it should stay flat!

Signing Your Ketubah

Yay! The moment is here! By signing your Ketubah, you’ll be joining generations of Jewish couples, and even having a little fun! Here are some tips for every print type, and we recommend extra care for Endura Prints!

Before Wedding Day:

  • Consult with your Rabbi or Officiant on the signing ceremony or process, so you know what to expect
  • Choose one of the Pens for Signing Your Ketubah page, and chose the option that is best for your style and taste.

On Wedding Day:

  • Have the signing pen and a spare sheet of paper available, to test the pen and practice signatures, if signers are feeling excited.
  • Place your Ketubah in a central location. We don’t recommend passing the Ketubah around the room!
  • Advise the Ketubah Party that there will be wet ink! Avoiding ugly smudges can be prevented! Give the heads up to all signers to be very careful, and mindful of previous signatures
  • Give ample drying time for the signatures, on all print mediums for all pens. Humidity, lighting and temperature can all affect drying time — don’t risk touching the print too soon!
  • Congrats on successfully signing your Ketubah!

    We can’t wait to see pictures!!

    Team Ketubah


    19Jun

    Conservative with Lieberman Clause Text Option!

    If you belong to a Conservative temple, synagogue, or congregation or your Rabbi will probably ask you to find a Ketubah with a Conservative Text, with Lieberman Clause!

    Team Ketubah’s Conservative text is the same endorsed by the Rabbincal Assembly, the international association of Conservative rabbis.

    Conservative Text with Lieberman Clause

    You can see the Conservative Ketubah Text Info Here, or download the PDF. Team Ketubah uses this exact text, and we’d be happy to edit it, to your Rabbi’s request!

    We’re more than happy to Mix-and-Match the text with any English option you prefer. Of course, we always send you a Pre-Print Proof and will never print without the Green Light from you, and your Rabbi!. So, no need to worry!

    See the rest of our text options here.

    If you have more questions, give Team Ketubah a call! 347-627-0022 or email us at .



    15Jun

    Traditional Orthodox Aramaic Text!

    Looking for the most traditional text option for your Ketubah? One that has been used for hundreds (since the Talmudic era!) of years by the Jewish people? Did your Rabbi tell you to get “any Orthodox text” but not sure what he meant? Read on!

    For our most religious text option, Team Ketubah uses The Traditional Orthodox Aramaic Text as published by the Rabbinic Council of America. The RAC is an organization of over 1,000 Orthodox rabbis from across the world, which services the Orthodox rabbinate and partners with various Jewish organizations to promote the welfare, interest professionalism among Orthodox rabbis.

    Team Ketubah uses the exact exact text offered by the RCA on their website, the standard among North American Orthodox and Modern Orthodox Rabbis. You can download the official RAC Aramaic Text PDF by clicking here.

    The RAC also has a recommend English, and we’re glad to use that as well! Choose these options on your Order Form and we’ll get started on your proof in no time!

    Rabbinical Council of America Aramaic

    Rabbinical Council of America English accompanying text

    Share this text with your Rabbi to double-check that everything is Kosher! If your Rabbi or officiant would prefer a different text, be in touch , and we’d love to help! Or, you can check out our additional Ketubah Text Options!


    14Jun

    Progressive Text Questions: Reform, Interfaith + Humanist

    Having trouble filling out your Ketubah Information Sheet? Not sure if you should include your parent’s middle names in the Ketubah? If your using one of our Progressive Texts — Reform, Interfaith, or Humanist — Here is some help to guide you!

    Progressive Text Questions:
    Reform, Interfaith + Humanist

    Our #1 Advice: Check with your Rabbi or Officiant!

    • Combining New & Old Traditions: There is lots of flexibility with how you choose to include the information! On more traditional texts, such as the Orthodox text, the customs and rules are stricter — but our more progressive texts are totally up to the couple!
    • Do we have to put our middle names? If you’re uncertain if you want to include both your Middle and Last names, it’s up to you! The same is true for your parents. In the Very Old Country, Jews didn’t have Last Names, and Parents names were used as an identifier to a specific person. Use what feels most comfortable and natural to you!
    • Write exactly how you want the names to appear on the Ketubah Information Sheet. This will help us have a super-fast turn-around on your Ketubah!
    • Deceased Parents: For Orthodox Ketubah, there is a particular way to note that a parent has passed. For Progressive Ketubah, what matters the most is that you feel you are honoring your parents’ memory, and keeping your identity! For most couples, include the deceased parent’s name on the Ketubah without changing the text
    • Omitting Parents: If you’d like to omit a parent’s name from the Ketubah, we’re happy to do what makes you feel the most comfortable! Please indicate it on the Ketubah Information Sheet by writting “omit”. Blank spaces confuse us!
    • Our #1 advice is: check with your Rabbi or Officiant! Since they’ll be overseeing the ceremony, we want to make sure they 100% love the Ketubah, and approve it! That’s why we always send you digital Pre-Proof Prints, and we’ll never send to print without the Green Light from you!

    So, fill out the form in the way you feel most comfortable, share it with your Rabbi, and we look forward to getting started when you send it back our way :)

    Team Ketubah


    12Jun

    This Is Not A Ketubah is Proud to Join Artist Direct

    Ketubah Artist DirectWe have been honored to have been invited to join the Artist Direct initiative from Ketubah-Gallery.com . They have invited a select number of Ketubah artists to be featured as artists who create their own ketubah individually for each couple. Thank you, Ketubah Gallery, for noticing us! We love you!


    07Jun

    Ketubah Timeline! How Long Does My Order Take?

    Wondering if there is enough time before your wedding? No worries! If your wedding isn’t tomorrow, we can help! We do have some ideas to keep you as stress-free as possible, though!

    Ketubah Ordering Times

    • Rush Ketubah orders: Hurry- we can do it! Click to our RUSH info!
    • Un-Personalized Ketubot:We recommend 4-5 weeks, just in case!
    • Personalized or Tweaked Ketubot or Unique Texts: 5-7 weeks is comfortable. Finding family names and getting a hold of your Rabbi or Officiant to check the proofs can be difficult! As soon as we have your approval of the proofs, we’re off to print!
    • Commissioned Ketubot: 4 months. We get your approval at every step, so we build in some time for you to talk it over with your fiance(e)!

    Theses times are generous, and estimate the total time absolutely needed before the Big Day. If you’re short on time, we can meet your wedding date. We promise!

    We’re proud of our fast turn-around! Most proofs are ready in less than two weeks!

    Our average turn-around for all Ketubot is about 3 weeks, but we’d rather keep you stress-free, and leave plenty of time! Questions? team@tinak.org or give us a call! 347-627-0022

    Team Ketubah


    06Jun

    Using Your Own Ketubah Text!

    Want to use your own vows, or a Ketubah text you and your fiance(e) have written just for the two of you? We’d love to help!

    Use Your Own English-Only Text

    • Complete the Order Form (below the Ketubah on the individual Ketubah Page), and select the English-Only Option
    • Email () with your text
    • We’ll confirm we’ve received it!

    Can You Translate My Unique Text To Hebrew?
    Lots of couples have written their own Ketubah Text, and love to idea of having it in Hebrew as well. Here’s our tips!

    • If you choose Hebrew & English original text on the Ketubah Order Form (on any particular Ketubah page), we’ll use our professional Hebrew translators (and friends!) to do a beautiful, trusty translation.
    • Do you have family, friends, or a Rabbi who speaks Hebrew?? We’d be more than happy to use their Translation — you’re not obligated to use our translators in any way. Try asking your officiant, they might be be able to help you out!
    • You can submit your own Hebrew translation by email or Google Documents. Easy!
    • Please be confidant when you pass us the translated Hebrew! Making changes can delay your order

    Can you include a language that isn’t Hebrew or English on my Ketubah?

    • Yes! We’d be happy to look and find a translator of that language — in the past couples have asked for Spanish, Polish, and Chinese!
    • Or, if you know someone someone who speaks it and already have the translation, you can pass it our way via email or Google Documents!
    • Be sure to choose the original text option on the Order Form (click there from the page for any particular Ketubah), so we know to expect it!

    29May

    Commissioned Ketubah: Prices & Options!

    If you’re looking for something extra special to commemorate your wedding day and commitment to your fiancé(e), a Commissioned Ketubah is the best way to work with Team Ketubah on a design truly stunning, and 100% inspired by you! We believe that every couple should include the most meaningful and personal elements on their relationship, and our dedicated artists are here to help! The below prices are all for weddings that are more than 3 months away.

    Full Commissioned Ketubah — $1,095
    Our traditional Full Commissioned Ketubah pairs you with our Lead Artist Yael to create a unique design absolutely perfect for your wedding day. Relying on intense brainstorming and personal interviews, we work with you over several weeks to design a Ketubah and text inspired by your passions, tastes, and dedication to each other. Our 100% state of the art digital suite means we change any part of the design, as we work together! Past Commissioned Ketubah designs have included:

    • 1960’s Music Festival Poster-inspired Ketubah
    • Two-part Diptych and Triptych Designs
    • Jerusalem Cafe & Western Wall scene
    • Miami Color and Vibe inspired design
    • Unicorn and Dragon fantasy Ketubah. Really!
    • Perfect Size! We’ve printed Commissioned Ketubot as small as 16x24in, and as long as 5 feet (ask us about it– larger sizes may be more expensive!)

    Read about our full process by clicking here, or apply for an interview or just just say hi!

    Re-Usable Commissioned Ketubah — $675
    The same thing as the fully commissioned Ketubah–but with one difference. The same incredible artist relationship as with our Full Commissioned Ketubah couples, but with the important caveat: once your wedding is over, we reserve the right to re-use your Ketubah design in our Gallery. Because we will re-use your Ketubah, it can not include a portrait nor other details that would be personal for you two, like a photo of your dog.

    Gallery Ketubot: Custom Changes — $375+
    Love a Ketubah from Our Gallery but want to add a special touch? We can change the artwork to better represent you and your loved one, from color changes to new design elements or symbols. Read more about custom Ketubah design tweaks.

    Note: if you need the Ketubah in under 3 months, there might be a rush fee, depending on how busy we are.

    Team Ketubah is excited to learn how we can work together to bring your Commissioned or Custom Ketubah to life!! Drop us a note (< team@tinak.org >), or Give us a call (< 347-627-0022 >) — we’d love to chat! Or if you want to set up an interview, request a commissioned ketubah interview here and lets get started!


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