Stardew Valley: A Complete Guide to Marrying Alex (2023)

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  • Alex's Basic Info
  • Alex's Schedule
  • The Best Places To Find Alex
  • Gifting to Alex
  • Dating Alex
  • Marrying Alex
  • Marriage Schedule
  • Maintaining Marriage Or Choosing Divorce

Stardew Valley's Alex is an incredibly young romance candidate that seems to not have graduated from high school that long ago. This is reflected in his personality, hobbies, and even in his general demeanor.

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Like most characters living in Pelican Town, though, Alex has more to him than meets the eye. In fact, you might be surprised by just how deep his story arc goes. To help you get the most out of your relationship, we are going to go over how to form a relationship and marry Alex.

Updated May 31, 2023 by Jacqueline Zalace: Despite his jock-ish exterior, Alex is a sweet and compassionate marriage candidate in Stardew Valley. We've updated this guide with even more information on how to pursue Alex. Additionally, we've removed any content that could spoil his storyline for you.

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Alex's Basic Info

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Alex is a younger character without a full-time job, although he can be found working at the ice cream stand in the summer. Below, you can check out some of his basic information.

  • Birthday: Summer 13
  • Home Location: 1 River Road (east of Pierre's, north of the Saloon)
  • Clinic Visit: Summer 16
  • Night Market Visit: Winter 17
  • Occupation: Ice Cream Scooper (Summer)

Alex's Schedule

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To say that Alex has a pretty easy schedule is an understatement. He doesn't really have a job three seasons out of the year, and Haley seems to be his only friend. This makes him easy to track down no matter what season it currently is in-game.

Below, you can check out his daily schedule during every season. Be advised that your friendship level with Haley will affect whether he deviates from his schedule on Wednesday.

Spring

EVERY DAY

When

Where

8:00 am

Goes to stand next to the tree outside his home

1:00 pm

In his room

4:00 pm

Goes to stand next to the dog pen

6:30 pm

In his entryway

8:00 pm

In his room

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

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Summer

EVERY DAY

When

Where

7:50 am

Goes to the beach

12:00 pm

Goes to work at the ice cream stand

5:00 pm

In his room

7:00 pm

In his entryway

8:00 pm

In his room

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

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Fall

EVERY DAY

When

Where

8:00 am

Goes to stand next to the tree outside his home

1:00 pm

In his room

4:00 pm

Goes to stand next to the dog pen

6:30 pm

In his entryway

8:00 pm

In his room

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

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Winter

EVERY DAY

When

Where

8:00 am

In his bedroom

9:00 am

Goes to the Spa's gym section

3:00 pm

Returns home to his bedroom

6:00 pm

Goes to stand next to the dog pen

7:30 pm

Returns home to his entryway

9:00 pm

In his bedroom

10:40 pm

Goes to sleep

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Deviations

RAINY DAYS

When

Where

8:00 am

In his entryway

1:00 pm

In his room

4:00 pm

Goes to stand next to the dog pen

6:30 pm

In his entryway

8:00 pm

In his room

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

WEDNESDAY (IF YOU HAVE FEWER THAN 6 HEARTS WITH HALEY)

8:00 am

Goes to stand next to the tree outside his home

12:00 pm

Goes to Haley and Emily's house

4:30 pm

Goes to stand next to the dog pen

6:40 pm

In his entryway

8:00 pm

In his bedroom

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

WINTER 17

9:00 am

Goes to the Spa's gym section

3:00 pm

Goes to the Night Market

12:00 am

Returns home

SUMMER 16

8:00 am

Goes to stand next to the tree outside his home

10:30 am

Goes to the clinic and sits in the waiting room

1:40 pm

In the clinic examination room

4:00 pm

Returns home

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

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The Best Places To Find Alex

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As you can see, Alex has an incredibly basic schedule. To find him, all you need to do is head to his house. He will probably be standing outside here, making it easy to speak with him.

Unlike many characters, Alex does not visit the Saloon. The Saloon can be quite packed at night, allowing you to give gifts to multiple people at the same time. Unfortunately, Alex is not part of this crowd, so you will need to seek him out.

Gifting to Alex

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Not only is Alex's schedule possibly the easiest in the game, but giving him gifts is as well. Alex has very few loves and likes to remember. Sadly, both of his loves (other than the Universal Loves) are recipes that you probably won't be able to make for the first little while.

To date and eventually marry an NPC in Stardew Valley, you need to improve your friendship rating with them, measured in hearts on the Social menu. Be sure to talk to Alex every day and give him gifts twice a week!

Loves (+80 points)

  • Complete Breakfast
  • Salmon Dinner
  • Universal Loves

Likes (+45 points)

  • Universal Likes
  • All Eggs
    • Except Void Eggs (He dislikes them)

Neutral (+20 points)

  • All Fruit
    • Except Cherries, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Apples, and Pomegranates (They are Universal Likes) and Salmonberries (He dislikes them)
  • Many foraged items (Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Leek, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Snow Yam, and Winter Root)
  • All types of Milk
  • Universal Neutrals

Dislikes (-20 points)

  • Salmonberries
  • Wild Horseradish
  • Universal Dislikes

Hates (-40 points)

  • Holly
  • Quartz
  • Universal Hates

The Best Gifts To Give

It's best to rely on Alex's likes for those looking to build up friendship points with him. As a bonus, he also has a small number of hated items, which helps to make the gifting process relatively risk-free.

Alex will like any food dish that you give him. If you have access to a kitchen (or money to buy food from the Saloon), then this is a great way to ensure that Alex gets his two weekly gifts.

Dating Alex

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Triggering Alex's cutscenes have low requirements that won't interfere with your schedule. His most difficult events are the two and eight heart events, because they can only happen in the summer season.

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Since most players won't be ready to get married until around the summer of year two, though, this isn't really a problem. Alex does have dialogue choices, but only one of them will actually have any effect on your friendship points.

Event

How To Trigger

Choices

Two Hearts

Go to the beach on a sunny day.

There are no choices you will need to make.

Four Hearts

Enter town between 9 am and 4 pm.

There are no choices you will need to make.

Five Hearts

Enter Alex's house while he is there.

  • "That's crazy. You're a genius!" (No effect)
  • "We all have our strengths and weaknesses." (+50 friendship points)
  • "Worthless? Yeah, that about sums it up." (-50 friendship points)

Six Hearts

Enter Alex's house while he is there.

There are no choices you will need to make.

Eight Hearts

Go to the beach on a sunny day during the Summer.

There are no choices you will need to make.

Ten Hearts

Enter the Saloon between 7pm and 10pm.

There are no choices you will need to make.

Upon hitting eight hearts of friendship with Alex, you'll get a surprise letter from Pierre. It informs you that you can now purchase a Bouquet from him for 200g in the general store. Bouquets can be presented to the NPCs to ask them to go out with you.

Give a fresh Bouquet to Alex to get him to date you! He'll happily accept as long as you still have eight hearts of friendship with him. After, you'll get a few new voice lines from him and his relationship status in the Social menu will change from "Single" to "Boyfriend."

Marrying Alex

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Mayor Lewis will clue you in about how to propose once you reach ten hearts with Alex (or any romanceable NPC). He sends you a letter telling you that it's a tradition in Pelican Town to propose to your partner with a special necklace: a Mermaid's Pendant. In his usual unhelpful way, though, Lewis doesn't tell you how to get one. We will, though!

To get a Mermaid's Pendant, you need to find the Old Mariner. This is a unique NPC that appears on the beach on rainy days. The Old Mariner is standing near the pools, though, so you need to repair that wooden bridge on the beach in order to get to him.

If you're at ten hearts with Alex when you speak with him, and you've upgraded the farmhouse at least once, he'll offer to sell you the Mermaid's Pendant for 5,000g.

The only way to trigger the Old Mariner's appearance during the Winter is to use a rain totem.

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Your next step is to propose to Alex by giving him the Mermaid's Pendant. As long as his heart level hasn't dropped for some reason, he'll accept your proposal. The wedding is set for three days after the day you proposed. On the off chance that your wedding falls on a day that there's an event happening in Pelican Town, it will just be pushed to the following day.

There's a beautiful ceremony with Mayor Lewis officiating and all the other NPCs in attendance. Afterward, you and Alex are both transported home. A unique spousal room for Alex will have been added on the right-hand side of your house and some weights will have been placed outside for him to work out with.

Marriage Schedule

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After your joyous ceremony, Alex moves into the farmhouse with you and spends most of his time there. Throughout your marriage, Alex can be found doing the following activities.

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  • Watering crops
  • Feeding animals
  • Watering the animal bowl
  • Repairing broken fences
  • Giving you gifts
  • Decorating the house
  • In his unique outside area
  • In his unique indoor room

However, he does have a unique schedule for Mondays. He'll also get a unique schedule on Sundays once you see his 14-heart cutscene.

MONDAY

When

Where

8:30 am

Goes to visit his grandparents

6:00 pm

Returns home

10:00 pm

Goes to sleep

SUNDAY (AFTER SEEING HIS 14-HEART CUTSCENE)

8:30 am

Goes to stand under the tree outside his grandparents' home

11:00 am

Goes to the Stardrop Saloon to watch gridball

3:00 pm

Goes to the dog pen

6:30 pm

Stands in the entryway in his grandparents' home

8:00 pm

Stands in his bedroom in his grandparents' home

10:00 pm

Returns home

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Alex's Fourteen Heart Cutscene

All of the marriage candidates have a special 14-heart event after you marry them. Alex's special event has two parts. To trigger the first part of Alex's, increase his friendship level to 14, then leave the farmhouse anytime in your second year or later between 6:00 am and 8:20 am, any day except Sunday.

Between these two parts, you will need to give Alex 5,000g. Once you have done this, the second part will trigger when you enter the Saloon. After witnessing the cutscene, Alex's Sunday schedule will change.

Maintaining Marriage Or Choosing Divorce

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When you marry Alex, you won't have to continue to give him two weekly gifts, but he will still accept them. You will still need to talk to Alex to maintain your marriage though. Each morning, Alex will probably be standing around somewhere. All you need to do is approach him and talk! After interacting with him a few times, the two of you will kiss.

If, on the other hand, Alex doesn't make a good husband, you can divorce him. While this may be a bit sad, the process is surprisingly easy. On the left-hand side of Mayor Lewis' house, you will see two books. The book on the right of the dresser is used to file for divorce, which will cost you 50,000g.

Divorce will take a toll on your relationship. Alex won't be nice to you when you speak to him around town, which can be a bit sad. Fortunately, you can wipe his memory by using a shrine that unlocks after completing a quest for the Wizard. After using the shrine, Alex won't have any recollection of being married to you.

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FAQs

What does Alex do when married? ›

Marriage Schedule

After your joyous ceremony, Alex moves into the farmhouse with you and spends most of his time there. Throughout your marriage, Alex can be found doing the following activities. However, he does have a unique schedule for Mondays.

Who is the most interesting person to marry in Stardew Valley? ›

When it comes to Stardew Valley, Abigail is undeniably the best potential marriage partner. Ignoring that Abigail is the only partner who will join you in the mine for adventures and play video games with you, no other love interest is as imaginative and energetic as Abigail. Also, she eats quartz.

Can a boy marry Alex in Stardew Valley? ›

To marry Alex, like with any other bachelor in the game, players will need to give him a Bouquet when their relationship level is at 8 hearts and will then have to give him a Mermaid Pendant sometime afterward to propose marriage while the relationship level is at 10 hearts.

Who is the most romantic husband in Stardew Valley? ›

For players who value personality over in-game gains, Leah's definitely the best romance partner in Stardew Valley.

Who is Alex Best married to? ›

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Why won't she marry Alex? ›

A drunken Jo admits to Andrew DeLuca that she is already married and estranged from her abusive husband, having run away from him to Seattle, and that is why she cannot marry Alex.

Who is the easiest to marry Stardew? ›

Leah is Stardew Valley's Easiest Romanceable Character

While some characters scoff at gifted foraged items, Leah enjoys them. She believes in living off the land and loves a simple meal comprised of what she can find. Once players learn how to make a salad, that makes an excellent gift as well.

Does Abigail go in the mines with you? ›

Once you max out her hearts, she does finally descend into the mines, and you can occasionally find her walking around on floor 20.

How to have kids with Alex Stardew? ›

You can have children only if you are married and have upgraded the Farmhouse for the second time which adds a nursery and an extra room. After you go to bed for the night, your spouse might ask (1/20 chance) if you want to have/adopt a child. You can answer "yes" or "not now."

How old is Alex Stardew Valley? ›

Haley and Alex are listed as adults in the game code while Abigail, Penny, Maru, Sebastian, and Sam are listed as teens. Nevertheless, it looks like none of them is younger than 20.

Can you have kids with Alex in Stardew Valley? ›

Once you've found and married your true love in Stardew Valley, you'll be able to have kids.

Who is the best boyfriend in Stardew? ›

Updated June 9th, 2021 by Jessica Thomas: Stardew Valley's Sebastian is one of the easiest to recognize bachelors in the game. Many fans even claim that he is the best bachelor in Stardew Valley with fierce amounts of passion.

Can you divorce in Stardew Valley? ›

Once inside Mayor Lewis's manor, they should head towards the left side of his house, right beside his kitchen. There, they'll find two books. If they choose the book on the right, an options box will pop up to ask if the player wants to get divorced.

Who does Alex end up with? ›

Alex and Izzie's love story seemingly came to an end when cancer survivor Izzie was last seen in Season 6 leaving Seattle after Alex refused to resume their marriage. Alex eventually moved on, marrying Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington).

Who was Alex's first wife? ›

Alex Karev
SpouseIzzie Stevens (m. 2009, div. 2010; reconciled) Jo Wilson (m. 2018, div. 2020)
Significant otherLexie Grey Rebecca "Ava" Pope Lucy Fields Olivia Harper Jo Wilson Addison Montgomery
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Who is Alex lover? ›

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Who did Alex cheat on? ›

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, August 17, A-Rod opened up about his past year, which included his split with J-Lo and rumors he cheated on her Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy, and why he wouldn't change anything about what's happened, despite the “stupid” and “silly” moments he's bene in that ...

How old was Alex when she got pregnant? ›

Alex Jones was 'shocked' to fall pregnant at 44 because she thought it was 'too late' The Independent.

Does Alex get pregnant? ›

Alex gets pregnant, but is unsure of whether the father is Joel or Charlie. In the season finale, Alex passes her surgical boards and has her son, named Luke after her brother Luke Reid. Soon after, the news of Joel's death is delivered.

Do Stardew Valley spouses get jealous? ›

The chance that your spouse becomes jealous is between 20 and 40%, depending on daily luck. If your spouse becomes jealous, you get a 30 friendship point penalty, and the next time you speak to your spouse they will give an angry message mentioning your gift.

Who should one marry? ›

Look for a partner who treats others the way that they want to be treated. A person who has a kind character is more likely to treat you with care and respect. A partner who is thoughtful, empathetic, and compassionate is more likely to take the time to try and understand how other people are feeling.

Does characters get jealous if you have a wife Stardew? ›

Yes, your Stardew Valley mate can get jealous.

What is Alex favorite gift in Stardew Valley? ›

Alex
FamilyEvelyn (Grandmother) George (Grandfather)
MarriageYes
Clinic VisitSummer 16
Best GiftsComplete Breakfast Salmon Dinner
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Can you be married and have a girlfriend in Stardew? ›

Yes, you can date someone while married. If that person is the same gender as your spouse, when you give a gift to that person, your spouse will get jealous. Yes, you will see the bouquet forever, but the person will be listed as single because you are otherwise occupied officially.

Can you marry multiple wives in Stardew Valley? ›

In Stardew Valley, can you marry two people at once? No you can only be married to one person at one time but you can date the whole town which whill trigger a cutscene which you can only get once in each world file.

What happens if Abigail dies? ›

In The Forge event in Don't Starve Together, Abigail is available to Wendy as support. She now only has 300 health, and deals 6 damage. When Abigail dies, she no longer needs to be resummoned by killing something near her Flower, she respawns after a period of time.

Whose grave does Abigail visit? ›

Abigail can be seen sitting next to Mona's gravestone during her 6-heart event.

Does Abigail get jealous? ›

Abigail's actions have no justification other than envy, pure and simple. Although Abigail is jealous of Elizabeth Proctor, she is not the only source of evil in the play. John Proctor's deception during his affair with Abigail, when he made a physical “promise” to her, is the source of the play's conflict.

What are the benefits of getting married in Stardew Valley? ›

Once a villager has been married, they will move into the farmhouse. They will have a maximum of 14 hearts instead of 10, and keeping them happy will result in them helping around the farm. A happy spouse might make breakfast, feed animals, repair fences or water crops.

What does Alex need 5000g for? ›

If you're in your second year or later, you must have 5000g available to give him. Alex will ask you for to fund a special project that will be available to view on Sunday. Enter the Saloon on Sunday to find Alex and a few of the town's residents watching gridball in the backroom, which has now been decorated.

Who married Alex in GREY's anatomy? ›

Jo and Alex's Wedding is the wedding between Jo Wilson and Alex Karev.

Is Alex straight Stardew Valley? ›

Status. Alex is a villager and romance option from the video game Stardew Valley. He is a playersexual character, attracted to the player character regardless of gender.

Can your spouse divorce you in Stardew Valley? ›

If you want to get a divorce for whatever reason, you'll need to acquire 50,000 gold. If you've got it already and are ready to spend it, walk over to mayor Lewis' house. Next to the kitchen, you'll find Lewis' marriage log; a small book. Interact with it, and you'll be prompted to spend that money to get a divorce.

Can your spouse get jealous in Stardew Valley? ›

The chance that your spouse becomes jealous is between 20 and 40%, depending on daily luck. If your spouse becomes jealous, you get a 30 friendship point penalty, and the next time you speak to your spouse they will give an angry message mentioning your gift.

Does it make a difference who you marry in Stardew Valley? ›

Does it Matter Who you Marry Stardew Valley? It doesn't really matter who you marry in Stardew Valley. Some of the gifts they give you may change, but there are no long-term benefits that rank one player over another.

What is Alex's favorite gift in Stardew Valley? ›

Alex
FamilyEvelyn (Grandmother) George (Grandfather)
MarriageYes
Clinic VisitSummer 16
Best GiftsComplete Breakfast Salmon Dinner
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Where does Alex go in Winter? ›

Stardew Valley Alex Schedule

Fall – Spends the morning inside, lifting weights then leaves the house at 4pm to stand by the dog pen. Enters his house at 6:30pm. Winter – Most days he can be located in the Spa.

What time do I meet Alex at the saloon? ›

You'll receive a letter from Alex asking you to meet him at the Stardrop Saloon. Once you've received the letter, enter the Saloon between 19:00-22:00. Alex will admit to having feelings for you, and you will be posed with two dialogue choices. Neither will affect your friendship level.

Does Alex go to jail for 2 years? ›

After Alex (Justin Chambers) planned to take a plea deal that would see him go to jail for two years, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) finally located him—but Alex wasn't in jail!

Who does Alex end with? ›

Having a boyfriend or girlfriend would have been a nice way for Alex to blow off some steam but her first love was always science. By the end of Modern Family, Alex ended up for Haley's ex-boyfriend and her former professor, Arvin.

Is Stardew Valley LGBTQ? ›

The game's wholesomeness is universally appealing, but its particular blend of same-sex romance options, anti-corporate sentiment and pastoral Zen makes it even more tailored to escapists like me — gay millennial urbanites stuck in an endless pandemic slog.

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