1. The Wedding of Zelda and Frances Scott Fitzgerald took place in St. Patrick’s Rectory

On April 3, 1920, Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (named after his ancestor Francis Scott Key) married Zelda Sayre, a Montgomery socialite. They met in 1918 at a country club and Fitzgerald immediately fell in love Zelda. Zelda was dubious of his ability to provide for them and broke off their informal engagement. Once This Side of Paradise was accepted for publication her worries disappeared. Their wedding took place in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Cathedral one week after the novel’s release. It was a very small affair, with just 8 invitees including, Zelda’s three sisters, two brothers-in-law, and the best man. After the wedding, the Fitzgerald’s honeymooned at The Biltmore Hotel and later The Commodore Hotel (since they were thrown out of The Biltmore for being overly rowdy).

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