A Simple Marriage Mod
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 138 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Marriage Mod - To Have and to Hold by JoeThinkStudios and Marty114 Or any of the many other mods that come up in a search for "marriage".
If anyone wishes to update this mod or use parts of it for their own mod, you are free to do so as long as no money is charged / it is not for business purposes. Script sources are available in the Loose Files download. The only other thing I ask is that credit be given where due.
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A Simple Marriage Mod
This mod aims to correct a glaring oversight in Vanilla Skyrim's Marriage system without adding a bunch of other stuff.
- -What It Does-
- Simply put, it allows you to divorce your current spouse through a dialogue option (with a confirmation) and re-marry to any Vanilla marriageable candidate.
- It also automatically divorces you if your spouse happens to die, so you're no longer forced to live the rest of your life as a lonely old widow/er.
- -What It Doesn't-
- It doesn't let you marry 200 people at the same time, it doesn't change the marriageable state of any NPC's, and it doesn't do any other... wierder stuff that some Marriage mods do.
- --UPDATE LOG--
- v. 1. 7
- - Added a clean uninstall! Stop all quests and scripts by typing "setstage SMMHandlerQuest 30" in the console.
- - Fixed an issue where the Maintenance call could fail on load and spit something into the log due to a property not filling.
- v. 1. 6
- - If your spouse died before installing, SMM should now divorce you automatically the first time you load it!
- - Fixed issue with divorced spouses in PotentialFollowerFaction still not being hireable.
- - Some issues with 1. 5 on non-HF setups mean I've gone back to separate versions. They're both included in the archive, please load ONLY ONE.
- v. 1. 5
- - Near complete rebuild. Same mod should work equally well with or without Hearthfires DLC.
- - Fixes issues with divorce quest aliases not filling, should fix issues with the quest getting "stuck".
- - Divorcees who belong to the PotentialFollowerFaction will now still be hireable after divorce.
- v. 1. 1b
- - Cleaned up scripting and added separate .esp for better compatibility with Hearthfire.
- v. 1. 0b
- - Initial release.
--SPECIFICS--[
A Simple Marriage Mod fixes Skyrim's vanilla marriage system by letting you divorce and remarry without extra features. With nearly 5,000 endorsements and 77,000 downloads, it's a popular, focused fix for players who want more control over in-game relationships.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with nearly 5,000 endorsements and 77,000 downloads
- Fills a real gap in vanilla marriage mechanics without bloat
- Lightweight and straightforward—does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so it may not be compatible with the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches
- Lacks modern features like MCM settings or support for multiple spouses
For Skyrim players who want to divorce and remarry without dealing with overhaul mods. Perfect for roleplayers who want relationship flexibility. Skip if you're on Special Edition or want more marriage features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a port or use a compatibility patch—this mod is from 2013.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other marriage-related mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test the divorce feature on a save you don't mind losing, just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- CardinalBiggles
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 77,157
- Endorsements
- 4,989
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/23/2013
- Updated
- 3/13/2013
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