In the July and August Memories: 1949-1959 by Bill Griggs from Lubbock Magazine, July/August, 1996:
July 22, 1958: Jerry Allison and Peggy Sue Gerron eloped and were married in Honey Grove, Texas. Originally, plans were for them to have a double wedding ceremony with Buddy Holly and his new bride. Buddy and Maria Elena were married in August and the four then honeymooned in Acapulco, Mexico.
Note: This is where Buddy got the name for his song, "Peggy Sue."
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