 Salzedo became a member of musical society, where he was often invited to soirees such as those held by Alice Ditson.It was at on such soiree that Salzedo was introduced to Viola Gramm, a respected pianist and singer.They became romantically involved and they traveled through the château country of France in 1913, and then were married on April 30, 1914, in New York City.Salzedo wrote a wedding cantata for the occasion, which was performed by his friends.