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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Push Small Weddings

8/21/2026

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  • Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos urged couples to skip large weddings.
  • They called weddings a 2026 micro trend during a prerecorded segment aired Thursday.
  • They suggested tiny ceremonies, quirky cakes, candles over flowers, and cost-effective parties.
  • Buffets are returning to venues as a cheap, cheerful option.
  • Their May 1996 Las Vegas elopement cost $179, including airfare.