Romeo or Juliet, marriage-wise (6)

I believe the answer is:

eloper

(Other definitions for eloper that I've seen before include "One running off to marry" , "Runaway 27 [SWEETHEART]" , "One running away to get married" , "One keen to marry" , "Lover escaping" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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