Skyrim is a huge game with seemingly endless character choices – including who to marry. Even 10 years since its initial release on November 11th, 2011, players are still replaying the game and discovering new things. And for that reason, it is one of the most impressive games of the 2010s. But players might not realise there are a huge number of choices when it comes to picking a spouse in the game.
Forget Tinder, Skyrim has you covered.
How To Get Married in Skyrim
Amulet of Mara
Before we look at who to marry in Skyrim, we need to explain how you get married in the game. So, the first step is to obtain the Amulet of Mara which can be found/bought at a number of places across the region of Skyrim.
Amulet of Mara Locations
- Containers – The amulet can spawn randomly in containers including chests, cabinets and dressers.
- Given by Dinya Balu – Dinya can be found in the Temple of Mara and gives you one upon starting the quest “The Book of Love”.
- Stormcloaks and Imperial Soliders – The amulet can be taken from them when killed or be pickpocketed if you prefer the non-violent approach.
- Hold Guards – As above, can be looted or pickpocketed.
- Merchants – Except weapon merchants, all sellers have a chance to have an amulet in their inventory
- Sold by Maramal for 200 Septim – the Redguard priest can be found in the Bee and Barb or the Temple of Mara in Riften.
- Labyrinthian – Can be found inside the wooden structure.
- Lover’s Tent – Northeast of the Dawnstar Sanctuary next to some Horkers (Walrus-like creatures).
Once you have the Amulet of Mara, you must ensure the requirements of the person you wish to marry have been met. That’s because each potential spouse has different requirements which will be outlined below.
Finally, once you have both the amulet and completed your potential spouse’s requirements, you must speak with Maramal at the Temple of Mara in Riften to arrange the wedding which takes place 24 hours later.
Skyrim Who To Marry
There are a LOT of different options when it comes to who to marry in Skyrim. Man or woman, it doesn’t matter. The entire thing is based on your preference and who you think Dragonborn is best suited to spend their life with (how romantic). Below is the complete list:
Skyrim Who To Marry – Wives
| Wife | Race | Class | Location | Requirements |
| Aela the Huntress | Nord | Thief | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Aeri | Nord | Lumberjack | Anga’s Mill, The Pale | Chopping firewood for her. |
| Anwen | Redguard | Priest | Temple of Dibella, Markarth | Completion of “The Heart of Dibella.” |
| Avrusa Sarethi | Dunmer | Farmer | Sarethi Farm, The Rift | Collect 20 Jazbay Grapes for her. |
| Borgakh the Steel Heart | Orc | Orc Warrior | Mor Khazgur, Haafingar | Paying her dowry or convincing her to leave her home. |
| Brelyna Maryon | Dunmer | Mystic | College of Winterhold, Winterhold | Completion of “Brelyna’s Practice.” |
| Camilla Valerius | Imperial | Pawnbroker | Riverwood Trader, Riverwood | Completion of “The Golden Claw.” |
| Dravynea the Stoneweaver | Dunmer | Mage | Kynesgrove, Eastmarch | Providing her with some Frost Salts. |
| Ghorza gra-Bagol | Orc | Blacksmith | Blacksmith Shed, Markarth | Providing her with The Last Scabbard of Akrash. |
| Gilfre | Imperial | Lumberjack | Mixwater Mill, Eastmarch | Working for her by chopping firewood. |
| Hilund | Nord | Dremora Class | Bujold’s Retreat/Thirsk Mead Hall | Complete Retaking Thirsk and collect 50 Riekling Spears for her. |
| Iona | Nord | Warrior | Honeyside, Riften | Becoming Thane of The Rift. |
| Jenassa | Dunmer | Ranger | The Drunken Huntsman, Whiterun | Hiring her. |
| Jordis the Sword-Maiden | Nord | Warrior | Proudspire Manor, Solitude | Becoming Thane of Solitude. |
| Lydia | Nord | Warrior | Whiterun | Become Thane in Whiterun after killing Mirmulnir during “Dragon Rising.” Breezehome must be purchased for the marriage option. (Not available for marriage before 1.5 update). |
| Mjoll the Lioness | Nord | Warrior | Riften | Retrieving her sword Grimsever from the Dwemer ruins of Mzinchaleft. |
| Morwen | Nord | Dremora Class | Skaal Village | Freeing the Skaal, after delivering her mother’s amulet to Runil in Falkreath. |
| Muiri | Breton | Apothecary | The Hag’s Cure, Markarth | Completion of “Mourning Never Comes.” Both targets must be killed to gain Muiri’s affection. |
| Njada Stonearm | Nord | Warrior | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of the Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Orla | Nord | Priest | Temple of Dibella, Markarth | Completion of “The Heart of Dibella.” |
| Rayya | Redguard | Warrior | Falkreath, Lakeview Manor | Become Thane of Falkreath and buy Lakeview Manor Deed. |
| Ria | Imperial | Warrior | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Senna | Breton | Priest | Temple of Dibella, Markarth | Completion of The Heart of Dibella. |
| Shahvee | Argonian | Citizen | Argonian Assemblage, Windhelm | Recovering her lost Amulet of Zenithar and returning it to her. She may be killed in the quest “Blood on the Ice,” so it is recommended that she be married before starting this quest. |
| Sylgja | Nord | Miner | Shor’s Stone, The Rift | Her satchel must be delivered to her father in Darkwater Crossing, then returned to her. |
| Taarie | Altmer | Tailor | Solitude | Completion of the miscellaneous quest “Fit for a Jarl“; the Dragonborn must also have the Investor perk on the Speech tree and must invest in Radiant Raiment. |
| Temba Wide-Arm | Nord | Citizen | Ivarstead, The Rift | 10 bear pelts must be given to her. |
| Uthgerd the Unbroken | Nord | Warrior | The Bannered Mare, Whiterun | She must be bested in a brawl battle. |
| Viola Giordano | Imperial | Citizen | Candlehearth Hall, Windhelm | Revyn Sadri‘s favor must be started, but he must be ratted out to Viola. |
| Ysolda | Nord | Citizen | Open market, Whiterun | She must be given a Mammoth Tusk. |
Skyrim Who To Marry – Husbands
| Husband | Race | Class | Location | Requirements |
| Ainethach | Breton | Miner | Karthwasten, The Reach | Convince Silver-Blood Thugs to leave his mine. |
| Angrenor Once-Honored | Nord | Beggar | Candlehearth Hall, Windhelm | He must be given a gold piece. |
| Argis the Bulwark | Nord | Warrior | Vlindrel Hall, Markarth | Becoming Thane of Markarth. |
| Athis | Dunmer | Warrior | Jorrvaskr Living Quarters, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Balimund | Nord | Blacksmith | The Scorched Hammer, Riften | Must be given 10 Fire Salts. |
| Belrand | Nord | Spellsword | The Winking Skeever, Solitude | Must be hired. |
| Benor | Nord | Warrior | Morthal | Winning a brawl against him. |
| Calder | Nord | Warrior | Hjerim, Windhelm | Becoming Thane of Eastmarch. |
| Cosnach | Breton | Warrior | Silver-Blood Inn, Markarth | Must be challenged to a brawl and bested. |
| Derkeethus | Argonian | Ranger | Darkwater Crossing, Eastmarch | Must be rescued. |
| Farkas | Nord | Blacksmith | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Filnjar | Nord | Blacksmith | Shor’s Stone, The Rift | Completion of the quest “Mine or Yours.” |
| Gat gro-Shargakh | Orc | Miner | Left Hand Mine/Kolskeggr Mine, The Reach | Completion of the favor to Pavo Attius to liberate Kolskeggr Mine. |
| Ghorbash the Iron Hand | Orc | Ranger | Burguk’s Longhouse, Dushnikh Yal, The Reach | Pay his dowry or convince him to leave. |
| GregorHF | Nord | Warrior | The White Hall, Dawnstar | Becoming Thane of The Pale |
| Marcurio | Imperial | Destruction Mage | Bee and Barb, Riften | Hiring him. |
| Halbarn Iron-FurDR | Nord | Dremora Class | Bujold’s Retreat/Thirsk Mead Hall | Complete “Retaking Thirsk” and “Halbarn’s Supplies.” |
| Moth gro-Bagol | Orc | Blacksmith | Understone Keep, Markarth | Bring him a Daedra Heart. |
| Octieve San | Breton | Citizen | Solitude, frequently found in and around the Winking Skeever | Helping the gamblers pay off his debts. |
| Omluag | Breton | Citizen | Markarth Smelter, Markarth | Talk to Mulush gro-Shugurz in Markarth about the smelter workers. |
| Odfel | Nord | Miner | Shor’s Stone | |
| Onmund | Nord | Sorcerer | The Hall of Attainment, College of Winterhold | Recover his Amulet from Enthir. |
| Pavo Attius | Imperial | Miner | Left Hand Mine/Kolskeggr Mine, The Reach | Completion of his favor to liberate Kolskeggr Mine. |
| Perth | Breton | Miner | Soljund’s Sinkhole, The Reach | Clearing Soljund’s Sinkhole of Draugr. |
| Quintus Navale | Imperial | Sorcerer | The White Phial, Windhelm | Completion of the Quest “Repairing the Phial.” |
| Revyn Sadri | Dunmer | Warrior | Sadri’s Used Wares, Windhelm | Bringing back stolen ring to Viola Giordano. |
| Roggi Knot-Beard | Nord | Miner | Steamscorch Mine, Kynesgrove, Eastmarch | Recover his Family Shield. |
| Romlyn Dreth | Dunmer | Thief | Black-Briar Meadery, Riften | Deliver Black-Briar Mead Keg to Wilhelm in Ivarstead. |
| Scouts-Many-Marshes | Argonian | Blacksmith | Argonian Assemblage, Windhelm | Talking to Torbjorn Shatter-Shield about the Argonian dock workers. |
| Sondas Drenim | Dunmer | Food Vendor | Goldenrock Mine, Darkwater Crossing, Eastmarch | Delivering his note to Quintus Navale. |
| Sorex Vinius | Imperial | Food Vendor | Winking Skeever, Solitude | Delivering kegs of Stros M’Kai Rum to Falk Firebeard at the Blue Palace. |
| Stenvar | Nord | Warrior | Candlehearth Hall, Windhelm | Hiring him. |
| Torvar | Nord | Warrior | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Vilkas | Nord | Warrior | Jorrvaskr, Whiterun | Completion of The Companions’ story arc with “Glory of the Dead.” |
| Vorstag | Nord | Warrior | Silver-Blood Inn, Markarth | Hiring him. |
| Wilhelm | Nord | Food Vendor | Vilemyr Inn, Ivarstead, The Rift | Completion of the investigation of Shroud Hearth Barrow. |
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