Each season has it’s good and bad. But perhaps none is more beloved than America’s favorite season which has only just begun: Fall.

The season where trees transform into brilliant shades of gold and rust; the season where leaves crunch under your every step; the season of scarves and boots; the season of Halloween; and most importantly for Starbucks lovers, the season of Pumpkin Spice Lattes ;)

Fall holds a special place in America’s heart. Not only for it’s stunning landscape, but for the great weather that acts as a buffer between sweaty summer and shivering winter. Many couples choose to hold their special day in the midst of the annual tree-shedding season, and mark the special time of the year with a seasonal Ketubah.

Fall ketubahs are of colors that perfectly complement seasonal fall Jewish weddings. They make great showpieces for couples who wish to display their ketubahs at the ceremony or later on in their new home. Their warm tones fit into any setting and ooze sophistication, style and refined taste – all at the same time!

Our Fall Ketubot Collection features a dazzling spectrum of ketubahs in shades of gold, orange, rust, and brown.

The Baroque Autumn Ketubah is a subtle reminder of fall and the vintage era of before our time. It brings to life the patterns seen everywhere in that period just before we were born — for that which is vintage is always that of your grandparents’ era, no matter how old or young you are.

A joint statement of all four seasons is The Seasonal Trees Ketubah.  a beautiful detailed design with striking, vibrant tones. Each tree shows a different color, thus representing a different season. This Ketubah is a beautiful symbol of each season and change of a couples’ life together. Each season distinctly different, but beautiful in their own right.

Ketubahs have been around for thousands of years. While the text and content has more or less stayed the same, it is the artwork which totally reinvents itself every century. Keeping up with contemporary art and modern trends of each decade, Jewish couples have always sought ketubahs that keeps up with the times.

But in the 21st century, it appears we have a new kind of art in the form of graffiti.

Graffiti first seen as destruction to public property has now garnered respect from far and wide. Some of the most famous graffiti artists in the world are highly sought after and are commissioned to paint several large scale public murals in their home city and all over the world.

Graffiti legends include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Seen, Lady Pink, Keith Haring, Zephyr, and much more. Though most were seen as a public nuisance and were considered criminals, many have now converted their art medium to art galleries, illustrations and much more.

Ketubahs with graffiti inspired designs send a powerful message. They are bold, loud and leave an impression. Couples who want something unique yet contemporary will love our Graffiti Ketubahs. Inspired by sprawling urban street art and the bright tones that color graffiti, Graffiti Ketubahs have truly unique and eye-catching designs.

One of our favourites is Ketubah In Da Haus. It is a unique combination of modern art, city style, and the classic Jewish Ketubot tradition. It features the word “Love” twisting and breaking on the backdrop of a brick wall in a vibrant mix of colors.

The Wonderwall Ketubah is inspired by the infamous street artist Banksy. Based off his distinct style, the ketubah features a couple off to the side, admiring at the break in the wall that not only reveals a gorgeous blue sky, but creates a beautiful framing for the Ketubah text. Definitely a must-have for fans of contemporary urban art.

Gold has long been associated with royalty and wealth. Kings and Queens of past would wear a bucketful of gold jewelry encrusted with the rarest of jewels. While the royal families have slowly drawn into the background (with the exception of the Queen of England), gold is now being adopted by anybody who can afford it.

The tradition still continues in some parts of the world among the more affluent. In South-East Asia, brides are adorned with gold which they wear for the rest of their life and pass onto the next generation. Gold becomes not only a symbol of wealth, but one of value and security.

The premium color is always in hot demand even if you’re not buying actual gold. People are prepared to pay extra for the symbol of success and achievement. Case in point: the gold iPhone sold for $10,000 at an eBay auction.

Historical ketubahs of the rich would be adorned with art pained in gold, and text written in liquid gold ink. While the tradition is not so feasible anymore, the fascination with gold sill remains.

Our Gold Ketubot Collection has whisks of gold weaved into the most stunning Ketubahs. Some embody the color in subtle tones, while others in something more bold.

The Birds of Paradise II Ketubah features curling arabesques, golden arch, and royal crimson inlaid in amethyst purple complement the dappled golden-bronze foliage of the tree under which a pair of peacocks nestle. Peacocks themselves are also a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

The Ethereal Landscape – Sun Ketubah beholds a sun in all shades of gold in an abstract design. Brilliant orange and yellow burst into sight, driving darkness to the edges of the page and instantly grabbing attention as molten gold drips across the canvas. Inspired by the colors of the Sun, this ketubah radiates fiery passion and takes center stage in its series.

“Cities were always like people, showing their varying personalities to the traveler. Depending on the city and on the traveler, there might begin a mutual love, or dislike, friendship, or enmity. Where one city will rise a certain individual to glory, it will destroy another who is not suited to its personality. Only through travel can we know where we belong or not, where we are loved and where we are rejected.”

― Roman Payne

Ever loved a city so much, you can close your eyes and picture yourself walking down the street to your favorite coffee shop – or the nearest pokestop if you’re also hooked to Pokemon Go ;) The best people and places in your life are the ones you know like the back of your hand. The only map you need is the one inside your head.

Ketubahs with maps are so much more than an interesting backdrop adopted by hipsters and academicians. It represents your journey together; a clear, defined journey with no obstacles to keep you from moving forward. Couples who are not confused about their future together and who realize that there’s more than one way to navigate through life will find maps a great symbol for their outlook on married life.

Our collection of Map Ketubahs features ketubahs with maps from the London underground, to New York City to the World, and much more.

The World Ketubah bursts with stunning colors and dynamic patterns against a simple white background. The minimalist design is not a splash of overbearing colors that burns your eyes, but a palette of coordinating shades in metallic red, yellow and teal that looks as elegant as it is smart.

It’s said that when connecting from one line to another in the Berlin U-Bahn, it feels like traveling from one era into another. Similarly, the Berlin U-Bahn Ketubah transports you from one world to another through it’s intricate palette, tunnels and style. This beautiful piece of art is for couples who are fans of the world-famous architecture in Berlin, urban style, history buffs, and anybody who just like an interesting design with meaning.

Some people say,

“Music makes the world go round.”

It’s not just a statement, but almost close to a fact. Music has a very special part in our lives. We associate strong memories and feelings with certain tunes and songs. And each time we hear them (no matter how much time has passed) the sentiments come rushing back. For many of us, we cannot imagine a world without music – from the chirping of birds at sunrise to the latest pop single.

For many couples, music is an integral part of their relationship – who doesn’t have a special “our song”? The song you first danced to, bonded over or just simply like because it’s a good song, can hold a special place in your partnership.

While you can’t get a singing ketubah (like those birthday cards that start croaking a chorus on repeat when you open them!), you can get a ketubah that incorporates music into it. There’s nothing quite like a moving melody or upbeat song to illustrate what words can’t — the connection and beauty of two people in love. We have a range of ketubahs for music lovers who hold music close to their heart and relationship.

The All That Jazz Ketubah, above, captures the classic style and emotion of jazz music. The swirling instruments and musical instruments give movement and life to this beautiful design. The checkered purple and blue background gives depth and color, creating the perfect space for the Ketubah text.

Another favourite of ours is The Paper Music Ketubah. It is for the couple that have that one song that truly defines their unique and everlasting relationship — a special connection expressed through rhythm and deep emotion. The gold accents against the simple black and white background compliment each other wonderfully and portray the beautiful symbolism music plays in life and love.

“Our culture, our traditions, our language are the foundations upon which we build our identity”

-Ana Flores & Roxana Soto (from their book, Bilingual is Better)

Our identity is created from the traditions and customs passed down from our ancestors. We live with the same values and ideals of our parents and grandparents, and pass them on to future generations. People who say that traditions are lost in the modern world could not be further from the truth. Rather, people are more in touch with the words and experiences remembered from history.

Because traditions are such an important part of our lives, it only makes sense to go back to them at important moments in our lives; prominently that includes birth, death and marriage. Marriages in Judaism are still conducted with the same words and promises that were made by the first Jewish followers.

Traditional ketubahs feature a unique artwork in the style of remnants from historical ketubahs from different eras. Ketubahs found before the Middle Ages featured no artwork, just text. It wasn’t until rich Jewish communities in Islamic countries felt the need to have fancier ketubahs with adornments as they would display their ketuabhs for all the wedding guests to see.

The Bucharest Ketubah, above, is inspired by Jews living in Romania in the 16th century. The Romanian Jewish tradition of Ketubah art is one of the best of the European and Ashkenazi Jews. The Ketubot of Bucharest often traditionally included references to the twelve tribes of Israel (such as the names and symbols of the 12 tribes aligning the columns of the Bucharest Ketubah) and the blue that is now so powerfully associated with Judaism.

Persian Jews have been known for their tradition of flowery art since ancient times, particularly in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. The Tehran Ketubah, above, is a recreation of a traditional Persian Ketubah, and includes the core elements consistently found in Persian Ketubot, including, above all the extreme flourishes and ornamentation.

Sometimes couples ask us, the invoice says it is from “Diseno Porteno” — is that really you? and it can cause some confusion.

So I wanted to write a post today to clear that up!

In short: Yes, it’s all cool! Diseno Porteno, Ltd is a New York corporation that is our billing and processing and back-end partner. They take care of the Paypal and invoicing and that side of it — so, the invoices will come from them.

If you see an invoice that says “Diseno Porteno, Ltd” then it is us — and don’t worry about it :)

We work with a bunch of partners. We work with various other sites like Orthodox Ketubot, Gay Ketubahs, Bespoke Ketubah and Golden Tree Ketubah — for some examples! So, working with a lot of different teams and companies, sometimes it can get confusing.

Any more questions?

Morgan
Team Ketubah

Your ketubah is undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of paper in your life. It’s more than just an official document to store along with your birth certificate and passports, but a document of choice, commitment and love. Ketubahs not only hold a special place in your marriage and life, but they also hold a lot of meaning in its details and artwork.

Because of their significance and aesthetic appeal, many couples choose to display their ketubahs at their wedding ceremonies and homes. And why shouldn’t they! Our ketubahs are works of art made with a lot of consideration, and a dedication to delivering only the best.

During the wedding ceremony

The first time your guests get a glimpse of your ketubah is at the ketubah signing ceremony. Signing your exquisite ketubah makes for a great photo opportunity, and will be a key photo in your wedding album for ages to come.

In traditional Jewish weddings, the rabbi reads the ketubah out loud to the couple and their wedding guests under the Chuppah. The groom then hands the ketubah to the bride, who by accepting signifies the acceptance of the union.

Afterwards, some couples display their ketubahs on an easal or a frame at the wedding and/or reception. Wedding guests get an opportunity to see the ketubah and appreciate the details in its design and text.

At home

Framing your ketubah and hanging it on the wall is a much better option than storing it in a safety deposit box. They not only make a great addition to the wall and room by adding colour and depth, but they serve as a reminder of your commitment to one another and your vows.

You can display it in the living room to share with your friends and family. But if you feel that your ketubah is a personal possession, then your bedroom is a great place to make it home.

Vincent William Van Gogh had one of the biggest influences on the post-impressionist era, but he only become a known name after his suicide at the young age of 37. The misunderstood genius lived a short life, but left a legacy to be admired and studied by generations to come.

The Dutch painter belonged to a middle class family and his upbringing comprised of governesses and boarding schools. He described his youth as “gloomy and cold and sterile,” and grew up with a strong religious values and was familiar with modernist trends in art, music and literature.

Although he is one of the most renowned painters in history today, his paintings were not so revered in his life. He took up painting later in life – his late twenties – but has managed to leave over 2100 artworks (which include 860 oil paintings). Van Gogh’s broad, gestural brush strokes left a lasting impression on the Expressionist movement, and partly on the Abstract Expressionism of the 1940s and 1950s as well.

His painting Portrait of Doctor Gachet holds the record of the most expensive painting sold at an auction for $82.5 million (U.S.) to Ryoei Saito, Japan’s second-largest paper manufacturer, within 3 minutes.

Couples with a flair for arts and art history, appreciate ketubahs in the style of artists that inspire them. Van Gogh may have been childless, but he has left a legacy behind. Couples who are interested in ketubahs inspired by the famed painter can check out our Van Gogh inspired ketubah collection.

The Starry Sea Ketubah, above, is inspired by the canonical work of Vincent Van Gogh. The bold shades of sunset at the shore creates an intense scene full of emotion and quiet contemplation rich with color. Van Gogh’s work was never literal and was an expression in the eyes of the Dutch genius. A couple’s love is never literal either, and is beholden only the eyes of each other.