Stardew Valley Marriage Candidates Gift Guide

Remember our second quest after arriving in Pelican Town? Right after finishing the "Introductions" quest, you had to "give a gift to someone". Do you still remember what that very first gift was?

But watch out—if you accidentally give someone a gift they hate, they might get upset, and your friendship level will drop. This is a total deal-breaker, especially if you're trying to put a ring on one of the marriage candidates. So, do you actually know what the singles in Stardew really want? Curious about what Sebastian or Emily like? Well, let me break it down for you!

 

Gifts for Bachelors

Sebastian

Love	Frozen Tear	Obsidian	Pumpkin Soup
	Sashimi	Void Egg	Frog Egg
Like	Monster Compendium	Quartz	Flounder
	Combat Quarterly
Neutral	All Universal Neutrals (except Combat Quarterly & Monster Compendium) All Fish (except Carp, Flounder, & Snail) All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit & Salmonberry) All Milk
Dislike	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Salmonberry
	Snow Yam	Wild Horseradish	Winter Root
Hate	Clay	Complete Breakfast	Farmer's Lunch
	Omelet	Piña Colada

Oh my god, Sebastian! You are such a picky eater, aren't you? But whatever, he's still my absolute favorite in the whole world, and I'm totally down to give him every single Frozen Tear I find!

 

Sam

Love	Cactus Fruit	Maple Bar	Pizza
	Tigerseye
Like	Joja Cola
Neutral	All Universal Neutrals All Fruit (except Cactus Fruit, Fruit Tree Fruit, & Salmonberry) All Milk
Dislike	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Salmonberry
	Snow Yam	Wild Horseradish	Winter Root
	Quartz	Seaweed
Hate	Bone Fragment	Cinder Shard	Quartz refinado
	Coal	Copper Bar	Duck Mayonnaise
	Gold Bar	Gold Ore	Iridium Bar
	Iridium Ore	Iron Bar	Mayonnaise
	Pickles

Well, for being Sebastian's best friend, Sam is a close second when it comes to being picky. He definitely has that rebel-punk vibe, but the funny thing is, he actually hates all kinds of metals and minerals. On the bright side, Sam is one of the few people in town who actually likes Joja Cola, so now you know exactly what to do with all those cans you hook while fishing!

 

Alex

Love	Salmon Dinner	Complete Breakfast	Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick
Like	Field Snack	Dinosaur Egg	Parrot Egg
Neutral	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Frog Egg	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root
Dislike	Salmonberry	Wild Horseradish
Hate	Holly	Quartz

Gym bros are always super picky about their macros, which is why Alex sticks to high-protein, well-balanced meals. He's such a sweet guy. If you want to boost his friendship level fast without dropping a ton of gold on a Salmon Dinner or a Complete Breakfast, you can just give him a Field Snack or even a regular egg.

 

Elliott

Love	Crab Cakes	Duck Feather	Lobster
	Pomegranate	Squid Ink	Tom Kha Soup
Like	Octopus	Squid
Neutral	Rainbow Shell	Sea Urchin
Dislike	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root	Pizza	Wild Horseradish
Hate	Amaranth	Quartz	Salmonberry
	Sea Cucumber	Super Cucumber

Elliott and his "good side" probably get along great with Willy. Besides being the only two neighbors living on the beach, they both seem fascinated by anything and everything related to the ocean. Plus, things like Duck Feathers and Squid Ink are perfect for him to use as writing supplies. That said, in the early game, I'm not about to hand over anything he Loves, Likes, or even feels Neutral about—everything he wants is way too expensive!

 

Shane

Love	Beer	Hot Pepper	Pepper Poppers
	Pizza
Like	All Universal Likes (except Pickles) All Eggs (except Void Egg) All Fruit (except Hot Pepper)
Neutral	All Universal Neutrals	All Milk	Strange Bun
Dislike	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root	Seaweed	Wild Horseradish
Hate	Pickles	Quartz

Even though he's always rudely asking, "Don't you have work to do?", how bad can a guy who loves beer and hot peppers really be? It's true that when you're at low hearts with Shane, he says some pretty hurtful things. But if you keep bringing him fresh eggs and peppers, or buy him a drink every now and then, you'll see that it won't take long for him to open up to you!

 

Harvey

Love	Coffee	Pickles	Super Meal
	Truffle Oil	Wine
Like	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root	Quartz	Wild Horseradish
	Duck Egg	Duck Feather	Goat Milk
	Large Goat Milk	Spring Onion
Neutral	Large Milk	Milk
Dislike	Rice Pudding	Hashbrowns	Cookie
	Ice Cream	Glazed Yams	Bread
	Chocolate Cake	Pink Cake	Pizza
	Cheese	Goat Cheese	Cranberry Sauce
	Fried Mushroom	Blueberry Tart	Rhubarb Pie
	Pancakes
Hate	Coral	Nautilus Shell	Rainbow Shell
	Salmonberry	Spice Berry

Are you telling me the doctor hates greasy and sugary food, but he can't say no to coffee and wine? I've been saying it all along—you literally can't live without those two things! But seriously, maybe it's because Harvey lives such a healthy lifestyle, or maybe it's because I'm always stuck in the mines, but I usually only ever see him when I get knocked out by a monster...

 

Gifts for Bachelorettes

Emily

Love	Amethyst	Aquamarine	Cloth
	Emerald	Jade	Ruby
	Parrot Egg	Survival Burger	Topaz
	Wool
Like	Daffodil	Quartz
Neutral	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Wild Horseradish
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Winter Root	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
Dislike	Fried Eel	Ice Cream	Rice Pudding
	Salmonberry	Spicy Eel
Hate	Fish Taco	Holly	Maki Roll
	Salmon Dinner	Sashimi

Emily, the resident seamstress and spiritual guide of Pelican Town, is such a sweetheart and so pretty that it's no wonder she's stolen the hearts of so many players. She absolutely loves all kinds of gems and minerals. Once you've given her enough gifts and reach a 10-heart friendship, you'll unlock a super interesting cutscene that you definitely won't see coming...

 

Haley

Love	Coconut	Fruit Salad	Pink Cake
	Sunflower
Like	Daffodil
Neutral	All Universal Neutrals (except Mystic Syrup)
Dislike	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Mystic Syrup
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root	Quartz
Hate	Clay	Prismatic Shard	Wild Horseradish

What a goddess! Her favorite sunflowers look just like her golden hair; I'm planning on filling my entire farm with them just for her! Of course, if you're low on resources early on, you can give her daffodils, which are literally everywhere in the spring. Once you fix the bus to the desert, you can also forage some cocos for her. But heads up! Haley is the only person in Pelican Town who hates Prismatic Shards. They're insanely expensive, so don't mess up and give her one by mistake!

 

Abigail

Love	Amethyst	Spicy Eel	Pumpkin
	Monster Compendium	Chocolate Cake	Pufferfish
	Banana Pudding	Blackberry Cobbler
Like	Ancient Sword	Quartz	Basilisk Paw
	Bone Flute	Combat Quarterly
Neutral	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Winter Root	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
Dislike	Sugar	Wild Horseradish
Hate	Clay	Holly

Why is the quirky Abigail so into monsters and combat? It's because behind that cute exterior lies a true adventurous spirit. You can sometimes find her hanging out in Cindersap Forest (near the Wizard's Tower); in fact, rumor has it she might actually be Rasmodius's daughter. Also, her obsession with amethysts and quartz seems to come from a really weird 'condition'... she literally eats minerals for breakfast!

By the way, she likes my coworker Eva (lol).

 

Leah

Love	Goat Cheese	Poppyseed Muffin	Salad
	Stir Fry	Wine	Vegetable Medley
	Truffle
Like	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Dandelion	Ginger	Hazelnut
	Holly	Leek	Magma Cap
	Morel	Purple Mushroom	Snow Yam
	Winter Root	Driftwood	Wild Horseradish
	Spring Onion
Neutral	All Universal Neutrals (except Bread, Fried Egg, & Truffle)
Dislike	Rice Pudding	Carp Surprise	Cookie
	Ice Cream	Fried Egg	Seaweed
	Survival Burger	Pink Cake	Tortilla
Hate	Bread	Hashbrowns	Pancakes
	Pizza	Void Egg

Leah is an incredibly talented sculptor, and it feels like she spends all day talking shop about art with Elliott. Since she spends hours at home working on her wood carvings, she's the only resident in Pelican Town who doesn't hate Driftwood—to her, it's not trash at all! Just a heads-up: when you hit two hearts and head over to her cottage for her event, do not pick the option to try and kiss her.

 

Penny

Love	Diamond	Emerald	Melon
	Poppy	Poppyseed Muffin	Red Plate
	Tom Kha Soup	Roots Platter	Sandfish
Like	Dandelion	Leek
Neutral	Chanterelle	Common Mushroom	Daffodil
	Wild Horseradish	Snow Yam	Hazelnut
	Winter Root	Morel
Dislike	Algae Soup	Duck Feather	Pale Broth
	Purple Mushroom	Quartz	Red Mushroom
	Salmonberry	Wool
Hate	Beer	Holly	Grape
	Hops	Mead	Pale Ale
	Rabbit's Foot	Wine	Piña Colada

Between an alcoholic mom, an absent father, and a broken home... that's the reality for Penny. She's such a fragile yet brave girl who has won everyone's hearts. Do you want to help her escape her situation? Come on, player! What are you waiting for? Give her those Diamonds and Emeralds she loves so much and pop the question!

 

Maru

Love	Battery Pack	Cauliflower	Cheese Cauliflower
	Diamond	Gold Bar	Iridium Bar
	Miner's Treat	Pepper Poppers	Lingote radiactivo
	Rhubarb Pie	Strawberry	Dwarf Gadget
Like	Copper Bar	Iron Bar	Resina de roble
	Brea de pino	Quartz	Mineral radiactivo
	Purple Mushroom	Chanterelle	Magma Cap
	Morel
Neutral	Ginger	Leek	Daffodil
	Wild Horseradish	Dandelion	Hazelnut
	Winter Root
Dislike	Blackberry	Common Mushroom	Crystal Fruit
	Maple Syrup	Salmonberry
Hate	Honey	Holly	Pickles
	Snow Yam	Truffle

She's a total brainiac who definitely got her smarts from her dad, so she's always tinkering with her inventions and constantly needs Battery Packs. Don't have any to spare? No worries! You can give her a Diamond, a Cauliflower, or a Strawberry instead. She'll be absolutely thrilled, and she'll totally make you feel like the best gift-giver ever!

 

Conclusion

And that's a wrap on our gift guide for all the Stardew Valley marriage candidates! Because of space constraints, we couldn't list every single item, so your best bet is to stick to what's on this list.

Obviously, it's impossible to memorize this many gifts (I definitely can't!), so make sure to bookmark this post or follow LDShop. Whenever you're drawing a blank on what does Sebastian like or what does Haley want, just check back with our guide and you're all set!