The intricately woven knot is a symbol of marriage in many cultures. Nowhere are these designs more pervasive than in the Celtic cultures of Europe. The examples shown here illustrate a few of the many Celtic Wedding Knot designs I … Read More
The ancient oak on this upstate New York farmstead is the centerpiece of this certificate. Details of home life on a farm complete the illustrations. A line of poetry by Robert Frost is inscribed across the top of the arch. … Read More
The Islamic Marriage Certificate places the Bismallah above all else, followed by the inscription from the Qur’an on God’s plan for marriage. The text follows in English calligraphy, with room for signatures at the bottom. The entire certificate … Read More
The brilliant, translucent colors of this certificate shine like light through stained glass. The white outlines of the various symbolic motifs add to the overall effect. Layered outlines of the central lotus frame the flowing italic script of the certificate, … Read More
This very traditional Muslim marriage certificate, or nikah, features an exceptionally intricate, handpainted geometric border, as well as many other finely done artistic features. An elegantly calligraphed “bismallah” surmounts the certificate. The central area is filled with a crescent … Read More
This colorful ketubah is inspired by the tradition of Sephardic ketubot from the Andalusian region of Spain. Tendrils of vines and blossoms form the scrollwork borders. The watercolor artwork includes a brighly painted parrot and a softer cluster of … Read More
This bilingual Arabic-English Muslim marriage certificate is inspired by motifs found on the blue tiles of mosques. A gold gilt “bismallah” heads the two columns of text in English and Arabic calligraphy. The intricate border design is hand-painted in … Read More
The Aspen-themed marriage certificate incorporates elements of the Colorado Rockies, including mountain peaks, streams, aspen trees, fireweed and other wild flowers. Bears, beavers, an eagle and hummingbird all find their place in this majestic setting. A minimum of text … Read More
The Azalea Crown marriage certificate is an example of simple elegance. A cluster of blooms and swash italic calligraphy fill the top with the freshness and light of spring. As in the Quaker tradition, there are places for the … Read More
The Binder-Hummel marriage certificate was created for a wedding in the Roman Catholic rite. The design incorporates a large number of liturgical symbols including the cross and crown, grapes, chalice, host, and dove of the holy spirit, all within … Read More
