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Kelly Ripa: Flowers Missing From $179 Vegas Nuptials
12 Jun
Summary
- Kelly Ripa regrets not springing for flowers at her 1996 wedding.
- The couple's inexpensive Las Vegas ceremony cost only $179.
- Ripa and Consuelos met on set in 1996 and eloped shortly after.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrated their 1996 Las Vegas wedding, which notably cost only $179. Reflecting on their nuptials, Ripa expressed a singular regret during a recent episode of Live With Kelly and Mark: the decision not to include flowers.
She humorously explained that the lack of floral arrangements resulted in awkward poses for wedding photographs. Ripa mentioned that she "always think[s] my hands look awkward" in the pictures, a sentiment she shared while nudging her husband. The couple, who first met on the set of All My Children in 1996 when Consuelos auditioned for Ripa's love interest, tied the knot shortly thereafter.
Despite the floral oversight, Ripa praised the Chapel of the Bells for including photos in their wedding package. This elopement remains a cherished memory for the couple, who are also parents to Michael, Lola, and Joaquin.
