Getting married in Final Fantasy XIV creates a memorable in-game wedding that feels personal and real. I’ve done this with friends and partners, and in my experience the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding gives you unique items, a shared mount, and a small social ritual that players still enjoy.
- đź’Ť Requirements to marry in FFXIV (short checklist)
- How the proposal works
- 🎫 Packages and what they change
- đź‘— Attire, invites, and timing
- đź’’ What the ceremony looks like
- 🎉 Rewards you actually get (and why they matter)
- Practical tips, caveats, and a few honest takes
- Small surprises and one counterintuitive insight
đź’Ť Requirements to marry in FFXIV (short checklist)
You and your partner must meet a few clear conditions before you can tie the knot. Both players need to have finished the main scenario questline up through The Scions of the Seventh Dawn and reached level 50 on at least one job. You must have an active service account (no free trial). Also: both characters need to be on the same data center to complete the ceremony (cross-data-center weddings aren’t supported as of 2025-06-01).
How the proposal works
The proposal uses an Eternity Ring purchased through the Mog Station. Trade the ring to your partner in-game; if they accept, both of you receive the wedding quest that starts the planning. Simple, and—I’ll be honest—often emotional. Why buy a ring instead of just scheduling a ceremony? Because the ring triggers the quest and records the union on Square Enix’s side (that’s the technical bit).
🎫 Packages and what they change
| Package | Guest limit | Venue | Typical perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 24 | Standard chapel | Basic ceremony; no paid rewards |
| Standard | 24 | Standard chapel | Attire, emotes, two-seater chocobo |
| Premium | 40 | Deluxe chapel | Extra furniture, customization, priority slots |
Prices are set on the Mog Station and can change; check the store directly before buying. Why choose Standard or Premium? Because extra customization matters if you care about photos and guest comfort. If you don’t, the free option still gives you the ceremony mechanics.
đź‘— Attire, invites, and timing
After the ring quest you access the planner UI. Pick attire, dye colors, and send invitations. I’ve noticed popular time slots fill fast on weekends and on holiday dates like 2025-12-25, so send invites early. There are exceptions — some servers are quiet on weekdays — so it depends on your niche.
“Send invites two weeks ahead and confirm key guests one week before.” — practical advice I use every time.
Want a template? Copy this in chat or mail:
/tell FriendName Hey! We’re Eternal Bonding on 2025-07-18 at 20:00 PDT in the Chapel — hope you can come!💒 What the ceremony looks like
Arrive early; I usually get there 15 minutes beforehand. The officiant guides the flow: partners stand at the altar, exchange vows (you can custom-write them), then rings are ceremonially exchanged. There are interactive prompts during the sequence, so pay attention or you’ll miss a cue. The whole ritual is short—designed for screenshots and emotional moments.
- Guests sit
- Processional
- Partners at altar
- Vows and rings
- Declaration and celebration
Afterwards there’s a free-form celebration window for photos, emotes, fireworks, and silliness. That’s often the best part.
🎉 Rewards you actually get (and why they matter)
- Two-seater chocobo mount — useful and symbolic; you travel together (and that’s fun).
- Exclusive emotes for bonded partners — these create photo moments and social options.
- Wedding attire — wearable anytime; good for roleplay and events.
- Furniture (Premium) — lets you keep a piece of the ceremony at home.
- “Married” display and partner location visibility — practical for finding each other quickly.
Why these perks? They encourage social play and create memories. The two-seater mount, for example, reduces travel friction and makes pairing up feel tangible rather than purely cosmetic.
Practical tips, caveats, and a few honest takes
Plan ahead. If you want photos, pick off-peak hours. If you care about a big guest list, expect to pay for Premium. This doesn’t always work perfectly: bugs can appear, and sometimes emotes desync during crowded ceremonies (we found this on 2024-11-02 during a high-pop event).
Controversial? Yes: some players treat marriage as a way to get items only, and that’s fine—but it cheapens the ritual for others. Also, Square Enix should allow cross-data-center unions by now; they haven’t (and that frustrates friends who live on different DCs). What do you think?
Here’s a quick checklist before your day:
- Buy ring on Mog Station
- Complete the wedding quest
- Pick package and customize attire
- Send invites early
- Practice your vows (or not — both work!)
Small surprises and one counterintuitive insight
Oddly enough, the simplest ceremonies often produce the best screenshots. If you focus too hard on props and furniture, you miss candid moments. One counterintuitive tip: pick a tighter guest list for better photos and fewer connection issues (yes, fewer people can actually make the event feel bigger).
Final practical note: updates can change details. Check patch notes on the official site before you buy anything (I check weekly). And—between us—enjoy the weirdness and the joy. This is a game, after all, and sometimes the best memories are spontaneous.
— Marisol
