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THE SIMS 4 / RELATIONSHIPS

Marriage and Engagement

Marriage is a household relationship milestone that can follow a successful engagement.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / GENERAL
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Practical advice: Plan ceremony logistics and consider the Sims' schedules and needs.
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How it works

Marriage is a household relationship milestone that can follow a successful engagement.

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Practical advice

Plan ceremony logistics and consider the Sims' schedules and needs.

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Mistakes to avoid

An engagement is not automatically the same event as a wedding.

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