I'm finding that ketubahs are very expensive and I'm starting to toy with the idea of creating my own...has anyone done this? or known someone that did?
eternitybride
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LOl, its funny, one of my friends suggested that to me. I do medieval illuminations and calligraphy, and she was saying I should do one myself.
You may want to check with some of the local medieval groups, the SCA, Adrian Empire (we have a couple of people who do calligraphy), Acre, Avalon, etc, see if someone would be able to help you with this.
MsPotterhead
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MY sister said that she got hers for $35 at a Judaica store called Hechts on Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. I think Judaica stores may have less expensive ones (and less pretty though) than the ones found online.
disneefan
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Our Rabbi is providing us with one. I haven't seen it yet, but if you are trying to save money ask your Rabbi if he can supply one. They are usually generic but can do the job.
PreshusSmurf
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We spent a lot on a Ketubah we loved because we plan to display it in our home (if we ever get around to having it matted and framed ) ....
But i have seen Brides on here get very nice ones for $100 or less ...
DavaDay
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If you're not interested in displaying it, you can get a legal one from your rabbi that's just typed words on white paper, and it's free. That's what my parents did 30 years ago.
Online they tend to run about $300, and can be much cheaper if you go to Judaica stores, but if you want one to display, I'd think you'd have to pay $100 for one nice enough. Unless you get a small one, maybe? But i haven't seen that yet.
