Stardew Valley offers players the opportunity to pursue various romance options, one of which is the lovable bookworm Penny. Many players find themselves drawn to Penny's admirable qualities, making her an appealing choice for a romantic partner. This guide covers all you need to know on how to marry Penny in Stardew Valley.
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Who is Penny in Stardew Valley?
Penny is a kind-hearted and hardworking woman who serves as the town's tutor. She educates the local children despite her challenging home life. She has the qualities that attract many players in Stardew Valley.
While Penny isn't picky about expensive gifts, most players won't be able to give her any of her favorite items until at least halfway through their first Summer season.
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How to Romance Penny in Stardew Valley
To initiate a romance with Penny, you must engage in consistent gifting and interactions to raise their friendship level. Building a strong rapport is crucial, as Penny will not accept a marriage proposal until reaching the maximum friendship of ten hearts.
Penny's Loves:
- Diamonds
- Emeralds
- Melons
- Poppies
- Poppyseed Muffins
- Red Plate
- Roots Platter
- Sandfish
- Tom Kha Soup
Penny's Likes:
- Dandelions
- Leeks
- Every type of Milk
- Every Artifact (including Dinosaur Eggs)
Penny's Dislikes:
- Algae Soup
- Duck Feathers
- Pale Broth
- Purple Mushrooms
- Red Mushrooms
- Quartz
- Salmonberries
- Wool
Penny's Hates:
- Alcohol (Beer, Mead, Pale Ale, Piña Coladas, and Wine)
- Grapes
- Holly
- Hops
- Rabbit's Feet
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Penny's Daily Schedule
Penny tends to be more active compared to other marriage candidates in Stardew Valley. She moves around the town quite a bit during the day, which can make it a bit tricky to find her, especially if you're trying to catch her during her afternoon activities in town.
Spring
Monday, Thursday, Sunday
- 8:10 am - Leaves home to go read under a tree west of the graveyard
- 12:30 pm - Returns home, washes dishes
- 4:00 pm - Sits on a bench in the south of Pelican Town with Maru
- 6:40 pm - Returns home
- 7:20 pm - Goes to sleep
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 11:00 am - Leaves her home and goes to the library to meet Jas and Vincent
- 2:00 pm - Goes with Jas and Vincent to the ice cream stand
- 4:20 pm - Walks with Jas and Vincent to Vincent's home and pauses to say goodbye
- 5:50 pm - Walks with Jas to Jas' home and pauses to say goodbye
- 6:30 pm - Returns home
- 8:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Saturday
- 9:00 am - In her bedroom
- 10:00 am - Meets Jas and Vincent at the graveyard
- 12:00 pm - Goes with Jas and Vincent to the playground
- 5:00 pm - Walks Jas and Vincent to their homes
- 6:30 pm - Returns home
- 10:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Summer
Sunday
- 8:00 am - Walks to the river above JojaMart
- 1:00 pm - Sits in the garden next to the Community Center
- 6:00 pm - Returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Monday, Thursday
- 8:00 am - Goes to stand by the river behind JojaMart
- 1:00 pm - Walks to the Community Center
- 2:30 pm - Sits on a bench east of the Community Center
- 6:00 pm - Returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9:00 am - Goes to the museum to meet Jas and Vincent
- 2:00 pm - Stands at the bridge near the museum with Jas and Vincent
- 4:00 pm - Walks Vincent and Jas home
- 6:30 pm - Returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Saturday
- 10:00 am - Goes to the graveyard with Jas and Vincent
- 12:00 pm - Goes to the playground with Jas and Vincent
- 5:00 pm - Walks with Jas and Vincent to stand outside Emily's house
- 8:00 pm - Splits with Jas and Vincent and returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
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Fall
Monday, Thursday, Sunday
- 8:10 am - Leaves home to go read under a tree west of the graveyard
- 12:30 pm - Returns home, washes dishes
- 4:00 pm - Sits on a bench in the south of Pelican Town (with Maru on Sundays and Mondays, alone on Thursdays)
- 6:40 pm - Returns home
- 7:20 pm - Goes to sleep
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9:00 am - Leaves her home and goes to the library, Jas and Vincent join her overtime
- 2:00 pm - Goes with Jas and Vincent to the river bridge
- 4:20 pm - Walks with Jas and Vincent to Vincent's home and pauses to say goodbye
- 5:50 pm - Walks with Jas to Jas' home and pauses to say goodbye
- 6:30 pm - Returns home
- 8:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Saturday
- 9:00 am - In her bedroom
- 10:00 am - Meets Jas and Vincent at the graveyard
- 12:00 pm - Goes with Jas and Vincent to the playground
- 5:00 pm - Walks Jas and Vincent to stand outside Emily's home
- 8:00 pm - Splits from Jas and Vincent and returns home
- 8:40 pm - Goes to sleep
Winter
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9:00 am - Leaves her home and goes to the library, Jas and Vincent join her overtime
- 2:00 pm - Goes with Jas and Vincent to the river bridge
- 4:20 pm - Walks with Jas and Vincent to Vincent's home and pauses to say goodbye
- 5:50 pm - Walks with Jas to Jas' home and pauses to say goodbye
- 6:30 pm - Returns home
- 8:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Monday, Thursday, Sunday (Community Center is not restored)
- 9:00 am - In her home
- 10:30 am - Leaves home to go read under a tree west of the graveyard
- 6:00 pm - Returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Monday, Thursday, Sunday (Community Center is restored)
- 9:00 am - In her home
- 10:30 am - Goes to the Community Center
- 6:00 pm - Returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
Saturday
- 9:00 am - In her home
- 2:30 pm - Meets Jas and Vincent at the playground
- 5:00 pm - Walks Jas and Vincent to stand outside Emily's home
- 8:00 pm - Splits from Vincent and returns home with Jas
- 8:10 pm - Splits from Jas and returns home
- 9:00 pm - Goes to sleep
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Penny's Heart Events
As you progress through the friendship levels with Penny, you will encounter several cutscenes and events that provide opportunities for further bonding.
These events often involve making dialogue choices, which can impact the friendship gain or loss. You should carefully consider their responses to maximize positive outcomes.
| Event | How To Trigger | Choices |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hearts | Enter town between 9 am and 2 pm |
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| 4 Hearts | Enter Penny's home while she is there |
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| 6 Hearts | Enter Penny's home while she is there |
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| 8 Hearts | Enter the Cindersap Forest between 9 am and 4 pm |
First Prompt:
Second Prompt:
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| 10 Hearts | Enter the Spa between 7 pm and midnight |
None of the prompts have any effect, except:
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How to Marry Penny in Stardew Valley
Once you have successfully raised Penny's friendship to the maximum of ten hearts, you will receive a letter from Mayor Lewis detailing the process of proposing marriage. This involves purchasing a Mermaid's Pendant from the Old Mariner, who appears on the beach during rainy days.
With the Mermaid's Pendant in hand, you can present it to Penny, and she will joyfully accept the proposal. The wedding ceremony will take place three days after the proposal, barring any conflicting town events.
After tying the knot, Penny will move into the farmhouse, adding a unique room to the residence. She will participate in various farm chores, such as watering crops, feeding animals, and repairing fences.
Additionally, Penny will continue her tutoring duties, leaving the farmhouse a few days a week to meet with Jas and Vincent.
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