The two eloped in 1996 in Las Vegas.
During an episode of “Radio Andy,” Ripa admitted she swooned immediately upon seeing his headshot.
“At that point, I was not a hopeless romantic.
I never thought about getting married.
It never occurred to me that I would grow old with someone … Long before he confessed to Ripa, Consuelos knew he was in love with her.
However, he told Hello!
the situation was a bit “complicated.”
Their strong attraction and warm friendship eventually won in the end.
When Consuelos first confessed his love, it sealed the deal, leading to their quick elopement.
Since their elopement in 1996, Consuelos and Ripa have been happily married.
They honeymooned in Rome and Capri to celebrate.
And in true Mark and Kelly fashion, they quickly began building a life together.
In June 1997, they welcomed their first son, Michael.
Their daughter Lola arrived in 2001, and in February 2003, Joaquin came to be their third child.
Apart from their budding family life, their career has also continued to grow throughout their marriage.
Consuelos has also been recognized more because of his work on the popular mystery drama “Riverdale.”
