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In singleplayer mode, '''Marriage''' is possible only with a [[Villagers|villager]] who is marked as "single" in the Social tab.  ''For marriage between players in a Multiplayer game, see [[Multiplayer]] and [[Wedding Ring]].''

In singleplayer mode, '''Marriage''' is possible only with a [[Villagers|villager]] who is marked as "single" in the Social tab.  ''For marriage between players in a Multiplayer game, see [[Multiplayer]] and [[Wedding Ring]].''

Before proposing marriage, you need to develop a deepening [[friendship]] with your intended partner, which eventually requires the use of special items that you must acquire. To accomplish all that, you will also find it necessary to complete two more things along the way:

Before proposing marriage, you need to earn 10 hearts of [[friendship]] with your intended partner, which requires you to give them a  [[bouquet]]. You will also need to repair the bridge east of [[Elliott]]'s cabin (costs 300 [[wood]]) and [[Carpenter's Shop#House Upgrades|upgrade]] the [[farmhouse]] at least once.

 

# Repair the bridge east of [[Elliott]]'s cabin (costs 300 [[wood]]).

# [[Carpenter's Shop#House Upgrades|Upgrade]] the [[farmhouse]] at least once.

One of the library's [[Lost Books]], entitled "Marriage Guide for Farmers", also explains the process.

One of the library's [[Lost Books]], entitled "Marriage Guide for Farmers", also explains the process.

 

{{Quote|Before you ask someone to marry you, you'll have to date them for a while first (Ask someone to date you with a [[bouquet]] from [[Pierre's General Store|Pierre's]]).<p>When you're ready to pop the big question, you'll need to give them a '[[Mermaid's Pendant]]'. Everyone knows what it means when you present them with one of those.</p><p>It's rumored that on stormy days, the ghost of an [[Old Mariner|old mariner]] appears in Stardew Valley, clutching just such a pendant.</p><p>After the wedding ceremony, your partner will move in with you. Remember to treat your spouse well... They still like gifts even after marriage!</p>(Paid for by Pierre)|Marriage Guide for Farmers}}

[[File:Marriage Guide For Farmers.png|800px]]

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==Marriage Candidates==

==Marriage Candidates==

===Proposing Marriage===

===Proposing Marriage===

When you reach [[friendship|best friend status]] (10 [[friendship|hearts]]) with a marriage candidate, you unlock all the remaining steps to making a marriage proposal. The next day, you will get a letter from [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]]:

The day after reaching 10 [[friendship]] hearts with a marriage candidate, you will get a letter from [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]]:

{{quote|I'm going to give you this advice because I like you and I want you to stay in Pelican Town. If there comes a day that you want to ask for someone's hand in marriage, you'll need to give them a 'Mermaid's Pendant'. Don't worry, everyone in Pelican Town understands the significance of the amulet. It's an ancient tradition in this region. Good luck!|Lewis}}

{{quote|I'm going to give you this advice because I like you and I want you to stay in Pelican Town. If there comes a day that you want to ask for someone's hand in marriage, you'll need to give them a '[[Mermaid's Pendant]]'. Don't worry, everyone in Pelican Town understands the significance of the amulet. It's an ancient tradition in this region. Good luck!|Lewis}}

To become engaged, present a [[Mermaid's Pendant]] to your intended partner. You will need to buy it for {{Price|5000}} from the [[Old Mariner]]. You can find him on rainy days at [[The Beach|the tidal pools on the beach]] (across the bridge you repaired). During [[Winter]], it does not rain, so he will not appear then unless you use a [[Rain Totem]]. He will not sell the pendant unless your farmhouse has been upgraded and you are best friends with an eligible villager.

To become engaged, present a [[Mermaid's Pendant]] to your intended partner. You will need to buy it for {{Price|5000}} from the [[Old Mariner]]. You can find him on rainy days at [[The Beach|the tidal pools on the beach]] (across the bridge you repaired). During [[Winter]], it does not rain, so he will not appear unless you use a [[Rain Totem]]. He will not sell the pendant unless your farmhouse has been upgraded and you are at 10 hearts with an eligible villager.

===The Wedding===

===The Wedding===

[[File:WeddingDayHeart.png|right|thumb|The weather icon is replaced with a heart on the wedding day.]]

[[File:WeddingDayHeart.png|right|thumb|The weather icon is replaced with a heart on the wedding day.]]

The wedding ceremony takes place first thing 3 days after you propose. That is, if you propose on Monday the 1st, the marriage cutscene will take place as soon as you wake up on Thursday the 4th. When the ceremony is completed, you and your spouse appear at the farmhouse at 6:00 A.M. (on the porch, or if you have restarted or reloaded the game day, inside the house). The day then proceeds as it normally does when you are married. Friendship with your spouse can now rise to the (hidden) level of 13 hearts, but decays by 20 points per day whenever there is no contact between you two.

The wedding ceremony takes place in the morning, 3 days after you propose. That is, if you propose on Monday the 1st, the marriage cutscene will take place as soon as you wake up on Thursday the 4th. When the ceremony is completed, you and your spouse appear at the farmhouse at 6:00 A.M. (on the porch, or if you have restarted or reloaded the game day, inside the house). The day then proceeds as it normally does when you are married. Friendship with your spouse can now rise to the (hidden) level of 13 hearts, but decays by 20 points per day whenever there is no contact between you two.

The wedding ceremony does not take place on a day that another event takes place in the town square. In such cases, the wedding is delayed until there is a day without such an event.

The wedding ceremony does not take place on a day that another event takes place in the town square. In such cases, the wedding is delayed until there is a day without such an event.

*Watering all crops on the farm (in [[spring]], [[summer]], and [[fall]]).

*Watering all crops on the farm (in [[spring]], [[summer]], and [[fall]]).

*Feeding all [[animals]].

*Feeding all [[animals]].

*Watering the dog/cat bowl.

*Watering the [[Animals#Cat or Dog|dog/cat]] bowl.

*Repairing broken fences.

*Repairing broken [[Crafting#Fences|fences]].

 

*Giving gifts, including [[Cooking|breakfast and dinner dishes]]. (If inventory is full, the item will not be received.)

[[Cooking]] breakfast will add one random breakfast food to the player's inventory. (If inventory is full, the item will not be received.) Examples include:

 

===Stardrop===

===Stardrop===

Once married, your spouse will immediately put their room into your [[Farmhouse|house]]. They'll also have a unique area outside the farmhouse where they'll relax outside.

Once married, your spouse will immediately put their room into your [[Farmhouse|house]]. They'll also have a unique area outside the farmhouse where they'll relax outside.

[[File:Rooms+shane.png| 1000px]]

[[File:Rooms+shane.png| 1000px]]

===Spouse Outside Area===

===Spouse Outside Area===

In addition to their room inside the house, each spouse has a unique garden area behind the [[farmhouse]] which was introduced in [[Version History#Version_1.1|update 1.1]]. This small area will change based on who the player marries;

In addition to their room inside the house, each spouse has a unique garden area behind the [[farmhouse]] which was introduced in [[Version History#Version_1.1|update 1.1]]. This small area will change based on who the player marries;