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Couple's $179 wedding advice: Prioritize future over lavish ceremonies
20 Aug
Summary
- Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos advocate for smaller, cost-effective weddings.
- The couple eloped in Las Vegas for a total cost of $179.
- They suggest couples use wedding funds for future investments like a house.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark, are championing the trend of micro weddings. The couple believes that significant savings can be realized by scaling down traditional wedding celebrations. They note that a focus on cost-effectiveness, such as opting for buffets, secondhand dresses, and fewer guests, can significantly reduce expenses.
Consuelos and Ripa, who eloped in Las Vegas on May 1, 1996, for a total cost of $179, suggest that couples redirect wedding funds towards more beneficial future investments. They humorously proposed starting a counseling service to advise couples against extravagant ceremonies, suggesting that this money could instead be used to buy a house or build equity.
The couple also expressed support for cruise ship weddings, highlighting their destination appeal and cost-efficiency. They jested about the legal benefits of marrying on international waters, implying a way to easily exit an unhappy marriage.
Live with Kelly and Mark will resume new broadcasts on Tuesday, September 8, for its 39th season.
