If the Dragonborn's spouse relocates to a different city from where they originated to live in one of the Dragonborn's houses, they may indicate that they wish to become a shop owner to keep occupied while the Dragonborn is out adventuring. However, if the Dragonborn marries one of their housecarls, the Dragonborn will still be referred to as "my Thane" using subordinate dialogue. Most notably, the tone of voice and behavior changes and they will often refer to the Dragonborn as "love" or "dear" from that point on. Once married, the behavior of the spouse changes. If the spouse is the Dragonborn's housecarl, "their house" is the applicable house of the Dragonborn that they are responsible for. The selection need not be permanent relocation to any of the available homes is available at any time by initiating the appropriate dialogue with the spouse. If the spouse owns property, that will be presented as an option the Dragonborn may also select any of the house(s) they currently own. Once the marriage ceremony is complete and the Dragonborn addresses their new spouse, the spouse will inquire where the Dragonborn wants to live. Maramal will then agree to host another ceremony, the next day. If the Dragonborn misses their wedding ceremony, they can approach the intended partner and ask for another chance.
In the case of a few potential spouses, characters who are important to that character may appear as well. If the Dragonborn already owns any houses, then the corresponding housecarl(s) may also be present. Upon accepting the marriage, Maramal makes the marriage official and gives the Dragonborn The Bond of Matrimony.Ĭharacters for whom quests have previously been completed or other characters who disposition is positive may appear at the wedding ceremony as guests. During the ceremony, the Dragonborn has one last chance to affirm the marriage before the ceremony proceeds. Maramal alludes to the ceremony time being constrained between dawn and dusk however, the ceremony can happen at any given hour of the day. one of the easiest ways to make time move faster is to rent a room at the bee and the barb and sleep there for 24 hours. The ceremony will start no sooner than approximately 24 hours. Once that is done, they can speak to Maramal at the Temple of Mara about arranging the wedding. The Dragonborn can then express their wish to marry the person.
The new dialogue is unlocked with certain characters if the Dragonborn is both wearing the amulet and has met the requirement relating to the individual, usually a quest.
Maramal must be asked about marriage in Skyrim before any dialogue related to the Amulet of Mara shows up.