Time of wedding
For Zélie, there was no rush to get ready! The couple had their civil ceremony at 10 p.m. on July 12, 1858, and their religious ceremony was then celebrated at midnight. This meant the ceremony could be quieter and more prayerful, and the couple would be able to receive the Eucharist after the midnight fast that was common at the time.
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