I don't even mod Skyrim that much even more. I really don't like wasting 100 hours on modding Skyrim then play for only like 2 hours.

Instead I use Wabbajack to install Nordic Souls.
Use Ominous ENB for that drak gritty Skyrim look. I find the "vibrant" enbs are just straight up dogshit and just a saturation boost.
I change the Serana mod to Serana Dialogue Add-On and patches so I can marry Serana.
And I am pretty much good to go. Fully recommend it.