Looking to woo Emily away from the home she shares with her sister? Here's how to romance Emily in Stardew Valley. Working nights in the saloon and working on her fashion design skills during the day, Emily is also a bit of a wellness geek; meditating, using crystals, and enjoying gluten-free foods.
Down below, we'll go over everything you need to know to date Emily and eventually ask her to be your partner in farm life. We'll cover all of her likes, dislikes, and everything in-between, where you might find her on any given day (to give her presents, of course), and what she'll get up to once she makes a home for herself on your farm.
For a few other bits, check out five games like Stardew Valley for when you've exhausted this one. You'll also want to repair the community center and solve the Winter Mystery quest. And for the whole lot, our Stardew Valley walkthrough hub is worth checking out. Our Stardew Valley characters guide works in a similar fashion.
Emily Romance Guide
Emily works just as hard as her sibling to keep food on the table; swapping tutoring the town's kids out for keeping everyone watered down at the Stardrop Saloon. She'll spend most evenings there.
A budding seamstress and fashion designer at heart, her mornings and afternoons are commonly spent at home working on her own clothing.
Schedule
Emily's schedule barely changes from one season to another, spending most of the day at home before going to her mid-afternoon shift until late at night
If you fix up the Community Center, her Fridays will include a visit to the Crafts Room.
On Tuesdays, she'll sneak in an aerobics class at Pierre's General Store before heading off to work.
Spring
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Tuesday
- 09:00 - At home.
- 10:00 - Heads to the aerobics class at Pierre's General Store.
- 16:00 - Goes to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Friday (with community center - else same as a non-Tuesday)
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 10:00 - Visits the Crafts Room of the Community Center.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Summer
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Tuesday
- 09:00 - At home.
- 10:00 - Heads to the aerobics class at Pierre's General Store.
- 16:00 - Goes to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Friday (with community center - else same as a non-Tuesday)
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 10:00 - Visits the Crafts Room of the Community Center.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Fall
If you fix the bus service, Emily will spend most of Fall 15 with Sandy in the Calico Desert for her birthday.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Tuesday
- 09:00 - At home.
- 10:00 - Heads to the aerobics class at Pierre's General Store.
- 16:00 - Goes to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Friday (with community center - else same as a non-Tuesday)
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 10:00 - Visits the Crafts Room of the Community Center.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Winter
There are some slight deviations to Emily's schedule on day 11 and 15, with her annual check-up at the Clinic taking place on the former, and an afternoon trip to the Night Market on the latter.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Tuesday
- 09:00 - At home.
- 10:00 - Heads to the aerobics class at Pierre's General Store.
- 16:00 - Goes to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Friday (with community center - else same as a non-Tuesday)
- 09:00 - Stays home, moving from her bedroom to the living room at noon.
- 10:00 - Visits the Crafts Room of the Community Center.
- 15:30 - Heads to her shift at the Stardrop Saloon.
- 00:30 - Goes home.
Gifts to romance Emily
Emily appreciates gifts she can use either in her crafting endeavors; like gems and fabrics. She, like most villagers, enjoys being given her favourite food. She isn't a fan of fish.
Loved gifts
- Amethyst
- Aquamarine
- Emerald
- Cloth
- Jade
- Ruby
- Survival Burger
- Wool
- Topaz
- All universal loves
Liked gifts
- Daffodil
- Quartz
- Universal Likes*
*Except for Fish Taco, Friend Eel, Sashimi, Rice Pudding, Salmon Dinner, Maki Roll, and Ice Cream.
Neutral gifts
- Chanterelle
- Common Mushroom
- Dandelion
- Ginger
- Hazelnut
- Leek
- Magma Cap
- Morel
- Snow Yam
- Wild Horseradish
- Purple Mushroom
- Winter Root
- All Fruit*
- All Eggs*
- All Universal Neutral gifts*
- All milk
*Except for Wool, Fruit Tree fruits, Salmonberry, and Void Eggs.
Disliked gifts
- Rice Pudding
- Ice Cream
- Fried Eel
- Spicy Eel
- Salmonberry
- Universal Dislikes
Hated gifts
- Fish Taco
- Maki Roll
- Holly
- Salmon Dinner
- Sashimi
Heart events when romancing Emily
At every few heart levels, you can trigger an event with Emily by being in the right place at the right time. The choices you make during these scenes add (or subtract) friendship points to further your relationship.
Here are Emily's heart events and how to trigger them:
| Hearts | Event |
|---|---|
| Two | Visit Emily at her house. You somehow enter Emily's dream. She believes your destinies are linked. |
| Three | You receive the Salad recipe in the mail. |
| Four | Visit the town on a sunny day outside of Winter. Emily gains a pet parrot. |
| Six | Visit Emily in her home. Emily dances for you. Show appreciation for a friendship boost. |
| Seven | Emily sends you a recipe for Red Plate in the mail. |
| Eight | Read Emily's letter in the mail and head to Mayor's Manor any day. You take part in a Fashion Therapy demonstration set up by Emily. She confesses to you. |
| Ten | Emily sends you another letter, this time asking to meet in the Secret Woods after 22:00. You go camping and share a sleeping bag. |
| Ten (Group) | Triggered by entering Haley and Emily's house after triggering the ten-heart event with all available characters. The exact dialogue of the event will differ if you have the Rabbit's Foot item at the time. Otherwise, you'll be berated for dating all the girls at once. They'll then ignore you for a whole week. |
| Fourteen | Leave the Farmhouse before 08:30. Gather 200 Fiber for Emily. She'll gift you a new outfit three days later when you enter the farmhouse after 20:00. |
Married life after you've romanced Emily
Once married and settled into the farmhouse, Emily will spend rainy mornings inside, potentially offering various materials or a Bean Hotpot. Those nights, she might offer Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Tart, Rice Pudding, or a Cookie.
On lazy days, she'll add Coffee or even an Omni Geode to her rainy day gifts.
On better weather days, you might find Emily meditating outside with her crystals behind the house.
Want to learn more? Check out our Stardew Valley Fishing Hub to learn where to find some of Emily's favourite items. And if you want to marry Morris, who's usually out of the running, there's a marry Morris mod out there just like there's one to add Pokemon to Stardew Valley and stay up late, too.
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