Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently celebrated their nearly 28th wedding anniversary with a heartwarming tribute. Ripa took to Instagram to share a recreation of their Las Vegas wedding photos from almost three decades ago, showcasing the enduring love between the couple.
The first photo captures the then-25-year-olds beaming at each other inside the Nevada Chapel of The Bells, where they exchanged vows. The second image, taken in the same iconic wedding chapel, features Ripa in a satin blue-green dress and Consuelos in a classic black suit, holding each other close.
The couple first crossed paths in 1995 during a chemistry test for the soap opera All My Children, where Consuelos was cast as Ripa's on-screen love interest. Their professional relationship blossomed into a real-life romance, leading to a spontaneous decision to elope in Las Vegas in 1996.
Over the years, Ripa, 53, and Consuelos, 52, have built a beautiful family together, welcoming three children - Michael, 26, Lola, 22, and Joaquin, 21. Reflecting on their whirlwind wedding, Ripa fondly recalled the romantic and unforgettable moments they shared, despite the brevity of the ceremony.
During a recent episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the couple revisited their spontaneous nuptials and shared how their relationship has evolved since then. Consuelos expressed nostalgia and nervousness as they prepared to officiate another couple's wedding, highlighting the enduring significance of their own union.
Noting the passage of time, Consuelos remarked on the surreal realization that their eldest son, Michael, is now older than they were when they tied the knot. Despite the unpredictability of life, he emphasized that their decision to marry remains one of the most certain and rewarding choices he has made.
