elopement, n.All

Elopement is cowardly; it is running away from danger and danger has become so rare in modern life.

Elopement is getting married without presents.

Elopement is beginning in disobedience that which commonly ends in misery.

Elopement is when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody and you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.

Elopement is always preferable to a wedding, but for the presents.