Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos share blunt advice for couples planning a big wedding

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who have been married for 30 years, are urging people to avoid having a big wedding.

"Weddings are having a micro trend in 2026," Ripa said in a prerecorded segment that aired Thursday, according to People magazine. "Live with Kelly and Mark" is currently on summer break, with live episodes returning after Labor Day.

"Tiny. A quirky cake. No big ceremony. Candles over flowers. Cost-effectiveness. This is the year of the cost-effective wedding. Ceremonies are out, parties are in," Ripa said.