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. 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. If the share is not collected, the gold accumulates. Whether the partner is a merchant or not, after marriage, they are able to purchase and sell general goods, also allowing the Dragonborn to collect a daily portion of their profits from their 'work. Those that can be married generally require that a specific task be completed beforehand. After obtaining the Amulet of Marathe Dragonborn has the option to engage in marriage with an eligible character regardless of either party's gender.