United Kingdom, July 25 -- Mark Consuelos thinks he chose the "right" partner in Kelly Ripa.

The loved-up celebrity couple are set to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year, and Mark has revealed that they remain as close as they ever have been.

Mark, 54 - who co-hosts Live with his wife - told People: "I've been planning with this lady here since the day I met her and that's part of the beauty, I think, of our relationship is always making plans for what comes next. Some are really exciting, some are a little scary, but that's [life]."

Mark thinks he made a perfect decision when he decided to marry Kelly in Las Vegas in 1996.

The TV star said: "I think you have to choose somebody that you can dream with and I surely chose...