Who was the first First Lady to be married in the White House?

Frances Clara Folsom, a 21-year-old from Buffalo, N.Y. became the youngest first lady in the history of the United States when she married President Grover Cleveland on June 6, 1886 at the White House. Cleveland, who was 49, was a bachelor when he took the Oath of Office. They were 15 months into his first term. Their 28-year age difference is the second largest between President and First Lady after John Tyler and his second wife, Julia Gardiner Tyler. Tyler was 30-years older.

Cleveland first met his future wife shortly after she was born (he was a friend of her father) and was the court-appointed administrator of the Folsom estate when Frances' father died.

Cleveland proposed to Folsom in a letter in 1885 shortly after she graduated from Wells College. The couple did not announce their engagement until five days before the wedding.

The ceremony was held in the Blue Room in front of a small gathering that included The Cabinet and their wives. John Philip Sousa and the Marine Band provided the music.

Frances Cleveland quickly took over the duties as White House hostess from the President's sister, Rose Cleveland.

The Clevelands had five children, including Ruth, who was the first presidential child born in the White House. Ruth was also the inspiration for the Baby Ruth candy bar.

When Grover Cleveland lost his re-election bid, Frances told the White House staff the family would be back. They returned when Grover won the 1892 election.