Eternal Bond and Marriage Overview (2024)

The Ceremony of Eternal Bonding, known by the acronym EB, is the marriagesystem in Final Fantasy XIV. The ceremony itself is an in-game event thatanyone invited from your server can attend. With virtually no restrictionsand the base package being free of charge, anyone can get married, as long as they havea willing partner, of course. You can learn more about the Eternal Bond on theofficial FFXIV site, but we have also collatedall the information for you on this page.

By completing the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding with your partner, you willreceive benefits and rewards. The main benefit is the Eternity Ring, whichallows you to teleport to your partner's location every 30 minutes, as long as they arenot in an instance. Other commemorative rewards are alsogiven at the end of the ceremony.

The ceremony is held in the Ivory Chapel, which is located at the Sanctum of the Twelve in theEast Shroud. Guests can be invited and will receiveunique rewards for their attendance!

Players can register for an Eternal Bond through the FFXIV Online Store.However, there are a few requirements players must meet before they canschedule a ceremony.

1. Players must be at least level 50 in one job.
2. Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Scions of the SeventhDawn."
3. The two players must be on the same server and be in the same party.
4. Both players must be physically located in the East Shroud.
5. Both players must be equipped with a Promise Wristlet. This can be acquiredfrom the Mog Station.

Once you meet these requirements, you can get married! There are no gender,race, or other restrictions on getting married to someone besides thoselisted above. After fulfilling these conditions, players can begin theirjourney by undertaking the quest "The Ties That Bind" from Claribel in the EastShroud. This quest takes the couple across Eorzea and requires them to acquire Flawless Band, which can be crafted by a Goldsmith or bought on themarketboard. During this quest, players will be able to reserve a timeand plan for their ceremony.

There are three different plans for a Ceremony of Eternal Bonding. Although thebase plan is free, all three plans must be purchased from the FFXIV Online Store.Higher tiered plans give more rewards and have more ceremony options but aremore expensive. Both players must have the same plan - if one has a lower plan,the ceremony will use the lower-tiered plan.

Players who purchase the Standard Plan will receive Promise of Innocence (Standard),which provides players with the basic options for a ceremony.

• There is only one decoration option for the venue.
• Players will only receive the base rewards.

Players who purchase the Gold Plan will receive Promise of Passion, which comeswith additional options for the ceremony.

• The couple gains the option to enter the ceremony in an enchanted gondola.
• There are three total decoration options for the venue.
• The couple can change the music before and during the reception.
• The couple can change the procession and recession cutscenes.
• Players can begin scheduling the ceremony one hour earlier compared to the StandardPlan.
• Players will receive additional rewards.

Players who purchase the Platinum Plan will receive Promise of Devotion. This plancomes with further additional options for the ceremony and even more rewards.

• The couple gains the option to enter the ceremony in an enchanted gondola. Theyhave two additional gondola options for a total of three.
• There are five total decoration options for the venue.
• The couple can change the music before and during the reception.
• The couple can change the procession and recession cutscenes.
• Players can begin scheduling the ceremony two hours earlier compared to the StandardPlan and one hour earlier compared to the Gold Plan.
• Players will receive further additional rewards.

After reaching a certain point in "The Ties That Bind," the couple canplan and schedule their ceremony. After doing so, they will beable to hold their ceremony and become officially bonded for eternity! They willalso be able to purchase Ceremony Favors, which include cosmetic items such asthe Heavenscracker.

To schedule a ceremony, players must talk to Etoinelle outside of the IvoryChapel. Based on what plan they have, players can start registering for timeslots starting Fridaymorning. Each timeslot lasts for two hours at most, but theceremony itself can be shorter. Players can schedule up to two weeks aheadof the actual ceremony.

If players wish to reschedule their ceremony, they can only do so by postponingit. Then, they can reschedule starting from the Friday following the initial reservation.Players can only start rescheduling one hour after Standard Plan couples havemade their reservations, though this restriction is lifted two weeks after theinitial reservation.

To plan what the ceremony will entail, players must talk to Raitmeaux inside theIvory Chapel. Based on the plan the couple has chosen, there may be multiple ceremony options.Each player must make their arrangements separately, meaning the couple mustagree on their ceremony style before choosing their options in-game.

There are three style options to choose from. Any option can be chosen with anyplan.

1. The Lover's Kiss;
2. The Spinner's Hand;
3. The Solemn Oath.

The chapel itself can be decorated, with more options available from higher-tieredplans. Gold and Platinum plans can change the visible ornaments, fabric, andlighting as well.

• White (All plans)
• Pink (Gold and Platinum only)
• Orange (Gold and Platinum only)
• Blue (Platinum only)
• Red (Platinum only)

The procession cutscenes can be changed if the couple has purchased a Gold or Platinum plan.

• Enter the Ivory Chapel on foot (all plans)
• Enchanted Gondola (Variation 1) (Gold and Platinum only)
• Enchanted Gondola (Variation 2) (Platinum only)
• Enchanted Gondola (Variation 3) (Platinum only)

Likewise, the recession cutscenes can be changed if the couple has purchased a Gold orPlatinum plan.

• Leave the Ivory Chapel on foot (all plans)
• Leave the Ivory Chapel riding a Chocobo (Gold and Platinum only)

The couple can also decide who carries the bouquet during the ceremony.If they have a Gold or Platinum plan, players can change the music duringthe ceremony, with 12 BGMs to choose from.

What would a wedding ceremony be without guests? After making a reservationfor their ceremony, the two players will receive one Blank Invitation each. Byusing this item, the couple can generate invitations for their ceremony, which can betraded or mailed to guests! All guests must be of the same Home World, butlevel 1 characters can easily attend if they start in Gridania and are given aride. Each player can generate up to 40 invitations for a total of 80guests.

The couple needs the Blank Invitation to enter the ceremony, and any guestsneed the invitation in their inventory to attend. The invitationwill contain the name of the player who gave it to you, as well as the time ofthe ceremony.

On the day and time of a ceremony, the couple and their guests may enterthe Ivory Chapel by speaking with Etoinelle outside. The couple must have the Blank Invitation in their inventory, and guests must have a Ceremony Invitation. The hosts have twenty minutes to enter the Chapel, orelse their ceremony will be postponed.

The couple must have one free slot in their inventory, as they will receive an Eternity Ring during the ceremony. Not having a free slot will also causethe ceremony to be postponed.

Upon entering the chapel, the player and their partner will be shown toseparate dressing rooms to finalize their attire and the ceremony plan. Theywill have twenty minutes but can proceed to the ceremony by ringing theEternity Bell at any time.

Afterwards, the ceremony will begin. We will not spoil what happens during theceremony, so go find a partner and find out! After the conclusion of theceremony, the quest "The Ties That Bind" can be completed, and thecouple will receive their rewards based on the plan.

After completing an Eternal Bond, players have the option to set an anniversarydate with their partner! To do so, speak with Hawu Bajihri at the Sanctum of theTwelve to set or confirm the date. Every year, on or after this date, the couplebecomes eligible to repeat the quest "The Ties That Bind," which includesholding another ceremony! The anniversary ceremony will have access to alloptions in the Platinum plan, regardless of the plan selected for the originalceremony. However, new rewards will not be given.

If you wish to annul your existing Eternal Bond, you can do so by talkingto the Sanctum Acolyte and selecting "Annul an existing eternal bond." You mustturn in the Eternity Ring present in your inventory, and the bond will be brokenfrom your side. Note that this does not break the bond from your former partner.

There are a multitude of rewards for the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding forhosts and guests alike. Players with the Gold or Platinum plan will receive the Ceremony Chocobo Whistle,which allows them to obtain the two-seater Ceremony Chocobo mount!All plans will receive the Eternity Ring, which allows players to teleportto their partner with a thirty minute cooldown.

Players undertaking the Standard plan will receive the Garments of Innocence.These cannot be dyed and are unisex, and only one set of garments can be chosen.The Calamity Salvager NPC located in the major cities can trade a set of garments for theother kind.

• Veil of Eternal Innocence
• Gown of Eternal Innocence
• Tights of Eternal Innocence
• Bootlets of Eternal Innocence

• Tailcoat of Eternal Innocence
• Gloves of Eternal Innocence
• Slacks of Eternal Innocence
• Boots of Eternal Innocence

Additionally, the couple will receive some cosmetics.

• The Eternity Ring, which allows them to teleport to their partner;
• The /embrace emote;
• An Eternity Cake;
• A unique hairstyle;
• 99 Magicked Prism (Wings);
• 99 Magicked Prism (Glassy Wings).

Guests do not receive anything when attending a Standard plan ceremony.

Players undertaking the Gold plan will receive the Garments of Passion. Thesecan be dyed and are unisex. Again, although only one set of garments can be chosen, theycan later be traded for the other.

The Eternal Passion gown set is as follows:

• Veil of Eternal Passion
• Gown of Eternal Passion
• Tights of Eternal Passion
• Bootlets of Eternal Passion

The Eternal Passion tailcoat set is as follows:

• Tailcoat of Eternal Passion
• Gloves of Eternal Passion
• Slacks of Eternal Passion
• Boots of Eternal Passion

Additionally, the couple will receive some cosmetics and a special mount.

• The Eternity Ring, which allows them to teleport to their partner;
• The /embrace emote;
• The Ceremony Chocobo mount;
• An Eternity Cake;
• A unique hairstyle;
• 99 Magicked Prism (Wings);
• 99 Magicked Prism (Glassy Wings).

Guests will receive a special minion, the Demon Box, as a reward!

Players undertaking the Platinum plan will receive both the Garments of Passionas well as the Garments of Devotion, which can be dyed in a special way! Again,these sets are unisex. Only one set of garments can be chosen, and players can latertrade one in for the other.

The Eternal Passion gown set is as follows:

• Veil of Eternal Passion
• Gown of Eternal Passion
• Tights of Eternal Passion
• Bootlets of Eternal Passion

The Eternal Passion tailcoat set is as follows:

• Tailcoat of Eternal Passion
• Gloves of Eternal Passion
• Slacks of Eternal Passion
• Boots of Eternal Passion

The Eternal Devotion gown set is as follows:

• Veil of Eternal Devotion
• Gown of Eternal Devotion
• Tights of Eternal Devotion
• Bootlets of Eternal Devotion

The Eternal Devotion tailcoat set is as follows:

• Tailcoat of Eternal Devotion
• Gloves of Eternal Devotion
• Slacks of Eternal Devotion
• Boots of Eternal Devotion

Additionally, the couple will receive some cosmetics and a special mount.

• The Eternity Ring, which allows them to teleport to their partner;
• The /embrace emote;
• The Ceremony Chocobo mount;
• An Eternity Cake;
• A unique hairstyle;
• 99 Magicked Prism (Wings);
• 99 Magicked Prism (Glassy Wings).

Guests will receive two special minions, the Demon Box and the Bridesmoogle, as a reward!