SV Guide
💍 Stardew Valley · Complete Marriage Guide
💡 Marriage Process: Give loved gifts (+80 friendship), birthday gift x8 bonus. Reach 8 hearts, buy Bouquet at Robin’s, reach 10 hearts, buy Mermaid’s Pendant, wedding in 3 days.
🎻 Who’s the Best Spouse? Tier Ranking
S⭐ Best spouse perks, helps with chores often
A✨ Interesting events, great daily interactions
B🌟 Good character but less helpful after marriage
C❤️ Less help after marriage, pick for personal preference
📐 Marriage Requirements
- Reach 8 hearts with a romanceable NPC (before bouquet)
- Buy Bouquet from Robin’s shop (200g) to unlock dating
- After bouquet, reach 10 hearts
- On a rainy day, buy Mermaid’s Pendant from Old Mariner (5000g)
- Give pendant to NPC → wedding in 3 days
- Spouse moves into your farmhouse
💡 Tip: You can give bouquets to multiple NPCs, but the Mermaid’s Pendant can only go to one. Save before proposing!
📒 All 12 Romanceable NPCs
| NPC | Birthday | Loved Gifts | Spouse Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail | Fall 13 | Amethyst, Blueberry, Blackberry, Quartz, Melon | Occasionally cooks/feeds animals |
| Elliott | Fall 5 | Crab Cakes, Duck Feather, Pomegranate, Squid Ink | Cooks, repairs fences |
| Harvey | Winter 14 | Coffee, Pickles, Truffle Oil, Wine | Makes breakfast (+energy) |
| Sam | Summer 17 | Cactus Fruit, Maple Bar, Pizza, Tigerseye | Cooks, sometimes feeds animals |
| Sebastian | Winter 10 | Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin, Sashimi | Cooks, repairs fences |
| Penny | Fall 2 | Diamond, Emerald, Melon, Poppy, Roots Platter | Often cooks/waters/feeds |
| Leah | Winter 23 | Salad, Wine, Goat Cheese, Poppyseed Muffin | Cooks, repairs fences |
| Maru | Summer 10 | Battery Pack, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Strawberry | Gifts items, repairs equipment |
| Emily | Spring 27 | Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cloth, Emerald, Ruby | Often cooks, makes breakfast |
| Haley | Spring 14 | Coconut, Pink Cake, Sunflower, Fruit Salad | Cooks, sometimes feeds animals |
| Shane | Spring 20 | Beer, Hot Pepper, Pepper Poppers, Pizza | Cooks, repairs fences |
| Alex | Summer 13 | Complete Breakfast, Salmon Dinner, Rabbit’s Foot | Cooks, feeds animals |
🩸 Easiest Gift Strategies
Quick Gift Reference:
• Abigail: Amethyst (mines)/Blueberry
• Elliott: Duck Feather/Crab Cakes (beach foraging)
• Harvey: Coffee (Saloon) — cheapest loved gift! 150g
• Sam: Pizza (Saloon)/Maple Bar
• Sebastian: Frozen Tear (mines winter)/Sashimi
• Penny: Emerald/Diamond — universal loves!
• Leah: Salad (Saloon) — cheap! 220g
• Maru: Battery Pack (crafting)
• Emily: Cloth (loom)/Amethyst (mines)
• Haley: Coconut (desert)/Sunflower (plant)
• Shane: Beer (Saloon)/Pepper Poppers
• Alex: Complete Breakfast (cookable)
• Abigail: Amethyst (mines)/Blueberry
• Elliott: Duck Feather/Crab Cakes (beach foraging)
• Harvey: Coffee (Saloon) — cheapest loved gift! 150g
• Sam: Pizza (Saloon)/Maple Bar
• Sebastian: Frozen Tear (mines winter)/Sashimi
• Penny: Emerald/Diamond — universal loves!
• Leah: Salad (Saloon) — cheap! 220g
• Maru: Battery Pack (crafting)
• Emily: Cloth (loom)/Amethyst (mines)
• Haley: Coconut (desert)/Sunflower (plant)
• Shane: Beer (Saloon)/Pepper Poppers
• Alex: Complete Breakfast (cookable)
🎁 Post-Marriage Life Guide
Spouse Help:
• Make breakfast (restores energy) — especially Harvey, Emily
• Feed animals/water crops — especially Penny, Emily, Alex
• Repair fences — Elliott, Sebastian, Shane
• Spouse has 50% chance to bring you breakfast/gifts
• Occasionally repairs storm-damaged facilities
• Make breakfast (restores energy) — especially Harvey, Emily
• Feed animals/water crops — especially Penny, Emily, Alex
• Repair fences — Elliott, Sebastian, Shane
• Spouse has 50% chance to bring you breakfast/gifts
• Occasionally repairs storm-damaged facilities