Possible Clues:

• Ran off (with)
• Snuck out to get hitched
• Got married in Vegas, perhaps
• Didn't organise a reception, as local split with girlfriend to join The Union
• Got married quickly
• Went off to the match unannounced?
• Sweetheart ran, ran away
• Ran away with the Spanish [This needs work – ed.]
• Formed a secret union?
• Fled to be wed