Free tool
Ketubah Budget Calculator
Estimate the full cost of your ketubah, from print to custom to framing.
Estimated total
A planning estimate only. Real prices vary by artist; always confirm with the studio.
What does a ketubah cost?
Ketubah prices span a huge range, from around sixty dollars for a ready-made print to several thousand for a large, fully hand-painted commission. This calculator gives you a realistic range for your specific choices, breaking down the artwork, calligraphy, personalization, framing and shipping so you can see where the money goes.
The biggest lever is whether you buy a print, a semi-custom design, or a fully bespoke piece. Prints of an existing design are the most affordable and often arrive quickly. Semi-custom work lets you adjust colors, text and small details on an established layout. Fully custom means an artist creates something from scratch for you, which is where hand calligraphy, painted portraits and personal motifs add up, but also where you get a true one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Framing is easy to underestimate. Museum-grade, UV-protective framing for a large ketubah can rival the cost of a print, so we include it as its own line. International shipping and any rush timelines are worth confirming early, especially if your wedding date is close.
Use the estimate to set expectations, then read our full cost guide for a deeper breakdown, and browse the gallery, where each artist's price signal ($, $$ or $$$) helps you shortlist within budget.
Common questions
How much should I budget for a ketubah?
Most couples spend between $200 and $800. Prints start around $60, semi-custom pieces run a few hundred dollars, and fully custom, hand-painted ketubahs can reach $1,500 or more, before framing.
Is framing included in an artist's price?
Usually not. Framing is typically separate and can add $120 to $450 or more for museum-grade materials on a larger piece. The calculator lets you include it.
Why are custom ketubahs so much more expensive?
You are paying for an artist's time and originality: an original composition, hand calligraphy, and often hand painting or papercutting. The result is a unique heirloom rather than a reproduction.