Stardew Valley Marriage Candidates
Compare all 12 marriage candidates side by side โ birthdays, loved gifts, personality, post-marriage perks, and heart-event highlights โ to decide who to marry. Turn off the filter to browse every villager.
Reach 8 hearts then give a Bouquet to start dating; at 10 hearts give a Mermaidโs Pendant to propose. Give loved gifts (birthday ร8) to raise hearts fast.
12 villagers
๐ Alex
๐ Summer 13๐ 1 River Road (Pelican Town)
Athletic and cocky on the surface, but insecure about living up to his grandfather's expectations; dreams of going pro in gridball.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, builds a backyard workout space to lift weights, and may bring you dinner on rainy nights.
๐ฌ 8-heart event catches him training alone at the Beach, opening up about his self-doubt.
๐ Elliott
๐ Fall 5๐ Elliott's Cabin (The Beach)
A dreamy, well-read aspiring novelist who lives alone in a beach cabin and speaks in flowery, old-fashioned language.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, tends a small backyard garden where he reads, and still writes at his beach cabin.
๐ฌ 10-heart event finds him waiting on the beach with news that his novel is finally finished.
๐ Harvey
๐ Winter 14๐ Medical Clinic (Pelican Town)
The anxious but devoted town doctor, always worried about everyone's health while quietly dreaming of flying.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse and keeps working at the clinic, commuting into town while tending a small garden at home.
๐ฌ 10-heart event has him meeting you at the railroad tracks to share his secret passion for flight.
๐ Sam
๐ Summer 17๐ 1 Willow Lane (Pelican Town)
A laid-back, guitar-playing skater who still lives with his mom and little brother and dreams of making it with his band.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, builds a backyard half-pipe to practice skateboarding tricks, and may bring treats on rainy days.
๐ฌ 10-heart event has him call you into town after dark for a heartfelt night out together.
๐ Sebastian
๐ Winter 10๐ 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain)
A brooding, introverted programmer who lives in his parents' basement, smokes, and escapes into games and his motorcycle.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, sets up a spot out back to tinker with his motorcycle, and keeps some quiet time to himself.
๐ฌ 10-heart event takes you both up to the mountain at night for a quiet moment together.
๐ Shane
๐ Spring 20๐ Marnie's Ranch (Cindersap Forest)
A gruff, depressed JojaMart clerk hiding real pain behind sarcasm, slowly healing through his goddaughter Jas and his chicken Charlie.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse and builds a small coop out back to visit his chicken Charlie.
๐ฌ 10-heart event has him waiting at the bus stop at dusk, ready to talk about turning his life around.
๐ Abigail
๐ Fall 13๐ Pierre's General Store (Pelican Town)
An adventurous, purple-haired gamer with a taste for the occult who'd rather explore the mines than run the family shop.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, sets up a spot out back to practice her flute, and may bring mining supplies on quiet days.
๐ฌ 10-heart event lures you deep into the mines for an unexpectedly sweet moment.
๐ Emily
๐ Spring 27๐ 2 Willow Lane (Pelican Town)
A free-spirited bartender and seamstress who reads auras, believes in spirits, and marches to her own rhythm.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse and plants a small crystal garden out back where she meditates.
๐ฌ 10-heart event invites you into the Secret Woods for a moonlit surprise.
๐ Haley
๐ Spring 14๐ 2 Willow Lane (Pelican Town)
Starts out vain and image-obsessed, but her genuine love of photography reveals a warmer, more thoughtful side.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse and tends a small garden out back where she takes pictures.
๐ฌ 10-heart event finally has her welcoming you into her own room.
๐ Leah
๐ Winter 23๐ Leah's Cottage (Cindersap Forest)
A free-spirited sculptor who left the city and art school behind to live simply in a forest cottage.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse and sets up a spot out back to keep working on her sculptures.
๐ฌ 10-heart event brings you into the forest for a quiet artistic breakthrough.
๐ Maru
๐ Summer 10๐ 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain)
A cheerful, brilliant inventor and aspiring scientist who splits her time between gadgets and clinic shifts.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, keeps working part-time at the clinic, and tinkers on gadgets out back.
๐ฌ 10-heart event unveils her latest invention at the Carpenter's Shop.
๐ Penny
๐ Fall 2๐ Trailer (Pelican Town)
A gentle, bookish former tutor who grew up poor with her mother Pam and quietly dreams of a family of her own.
๐ก Married: Moves into the farmhouse, tends a small garden out back, and keeps volunteering at the Museum.
๐ฌ 10-heart event calls you to the spa for a tender, hopeful evening together.
Complete Villager Directory
Stardew Valley has 34 villagers you can befriend, 12 of them marriageable. Each has a birthday, a home region, and a set of loved gifts. The table below lists every villager with those details. Use the finder above to search, or browse the full directory.
| Villager | Birthday | Region | Marriageable | Loved Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Summer 13 | 1 River Road (Pelican Town) | Yes | Complete Breakfast, Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick, Salmon Dinner |
| Elliott | Fall 5 | Elliott's Cabin (The Beach) | Yes | Crab Cakes, Duck Feather, Lobster, Pomegranate, Squid Ink, Tom Kha Soup |
| Harvey | Winter 14 | Medical Clinic (Pelican Town) | Yes | Coffee, Pickles, Super Meal, Truffle Oil, Wine |
| Sam | Summer 17 | 1 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | Yes | Cactus Fruit, Maple Bar, Pizza, Tigerseye |
| Sebastian | Winter 10 | 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain) | Yes | Frog Egg, Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin Soup, Sashimi, Void Egg |
| Shane | Spring 20 | Marnie's Ranch (Cindersap Forest) | Yes | Beer, Hot Pepper, Pepper Poppers, Pizza |
| Abigail | Fall 13 | Pierre's General Store (Pelican Town) | Yes | Amethyst, Banana Pudding, Blackberry Cobbler, Chocolate Cake, Monster Compendium, Pufferfish |
| Emily | Spring 27 | 2 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | Yes | Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cloth, Emerald, Jade, Parrot Egg |
| Haley | Spring 14 | 2 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | Yes | Coconut, Fruit Salad, Pink Cake, Sunflower |
| Leah | Winter 23 | Leah's Cottage (Cindersap Forest) | Yes | Goat Cheese, Poppyseed Muffin, Salad, Stir Fry, Truffle, Vegetable Medley |
| Maru | Summer 10 | 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain) | Yes | Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamond, Dwarf Gadget, Gold Bar |
| Penny | Fall 2 | Trailer (Pelican Town) | Yes | Diamond, Emerald, Melon, Poppy, Poppyseed Muffin, Red Plate |
| Caroline | Winter 7 | Pierre's General Store (Pelican Town) | โ | Fish Taco, Green Tea, Summer Spangle, Tropical Curry |
| Clint | Winter 26 | Blacksmith (Pelican Town) | โ | Amethyst, Aquamarine, Artichoke Dip, Emerald, Fiddlehead Risotto, Gold Bar |
| Demetrius | Summer 19 | 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain) | โ | Bean Hotpot, Ice Cream, Rice Pudding, Strawberry |
| Dwarf | Summer 22 | Eastern Cave (The Mines) | โ | Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Jade, Lava Eel, Lemon Stone |
| Evelyn | Winter 20 | 1 River Road (Pelican Town) | โ | Beet, Chocolate Cake, Diamond, Fairy Rose, Raisins, Stuffing |
| George | Fall 24 | 1 River Road (Pelican Town) | โ | Fried Mushroom, Leek |
| Gus | Summer 8 | The Stardrop Saloon (Pelican Town) | โ | Diamond, Escargot, Fish Taco, Orange, Tropical Curry |
| Jas | Summer 4 | Marnie's Ranch (Cindersap Forest) | โ | Ancient Doll, Fairy Box, Fairy Rose, Pink Cake, Plum Pudding, Strange Doll (green) |
| Jodi | Fall 11 | 1 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | โ | Chocolate Cake, Crispy Bass, Diamond, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eel, Pancakes |
| Kent | Spring 4 | 1 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | โ | Fiddlehead Risotto, Roasted Hazelnuts |
| Krobus | Winter 1 | Krobus' Shop (The Sewers) | โ | Diamond, Iridium Bar, Monster Compendium, Monster Musk, Pumpkin, Void Egg |
| Leo | Summer 26 | Hut (<6 ) (Ginger Island) | โ | Duck Feather, Mango, Ostrich Egg, Parrot Egg, Poi |
| Lewis | Spring 7 | Mayor's Manor (Pelican Town) | โ | Autumn's Bounty, Glazed Yams, Green Tea, Hot Pepper, Vegetable Medley |
| Linus | Winter 3 | Tent (The Mountain) | โ | Blueberry Tart, Cactus Fruit, Coconut, Dish O' The Sea, The Alleyway Buffet, Yam |
| Marnie | Fall 18 | Marnie's Ranch (Cindersap Forest) | โ | Diamond, Farmer's Lunch, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie |
| Pam | Spring 18 | Trailer (Pelican Town) | โ | Beer, Cactus Fruit, Glazed Yams, Mead, Pale Ale, Parsnip |
| Pierre | Spring 26 | Pierre's General Store (Pelican Town) | โ | Fried Calamari, Price Catalogue |
| Robin | Fall 21 | 24 Mountain Road (The Mountain) | โ | Goat Cheese, Peach, Spaghetti, Woody's Secret |
| Sandy | Fall 15 | Oasis (The Desert) | โ | Crocus, Daffodil, Mango Sticky Rice, Sweet Pea |
| Vincent | Spring 10 | 1 Willow Lane (Pelican Town) | โ | Cranberry Candy, Frog Egg, Ginger Ale, Grape, Pink Cake, Snail |
| Willy | Summer 24 | Fish Shop (The Beach) | โ | Catfish, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Jewels Of The Sea, Mead |
| Wizard | Winter 17 | Wizard's Tower (Cindersap Forest) | โ | Book of Mysteries, Purple Mushroom, Solar Essence, Super Cucumber, Void Essence |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can you marry in Stardew Valley?
The marriage candidates are the villagers marked 'Yes' in the Marriageable column above. Raise one to 8 hearts and give them a Bouquet to start dating, then โ once they reach 10 hearts โ propose with a Mermaid's Pendant (bought from the Old Mariner at the beach on rainy days).
How do you increase friendship with villagers in Stardew Valley?
Talk to villagers every day and give them gifts they like โ a loved gift is best. You can give each villager up to 2 gifts per week, plus one on their birthday, which counts eight times as much. See our gift guide for exactly what each villager loves.
When are villagers' birthdays in Stardew Valley?
Every villager's birthday is listed in the Birthday column above as a season and day. Giving a loved gift on a villager's birthday grants eight times the usual friendship, so birthdays are the fastest way to build a relationship.
Where do villagers live in Stardew Valley?
Each villager's home is shown in the Region column above. Most live in and around Pelican Town, while others live in the mountains to the north, out by the beach, or in Cindersap Forest to the south.