Couples tie the knot in T-Rex costumes at La Plancha Park

As the sun sets over Lago Muelle Sur at Parque La Plancha, an unusual wedding procession makes its way down the small dock.

The bride and groom, adorned in Tyrannosaurus Rex costumes, waddle arm-in-arm to the strains of the Wedding March. You can tell which one is the bride because she has a tiny veil tacked on the back of her head.

At the end of the dock stands their officiant – also sporting a T-Rex costume if the participants pay for that – ready to unite them in prehistoric matrimony. When it comes time for the kiss, the couple shares an endearing moment as they attempt to embrace with their comically tiny dinosaur arms.

This isn’t a scene from a comedy sketch – it’s part of a growing trend of dinosaur-themed weddings that’s taking the millennial generation by storm. For couples looking to add a dash of Jurassic charm to their special day, La Plancha Park offers ceremonies ranging from 20 pesos for a basic symbolic service to 80 pesos for a package including rings and professional photography.

The irony is that Yucatán is where a giant asteroid wiped out the dinosaur population. But the trend is worldwide. Today’s newlyweds grew up watching “Jurassic Park,” their imaginations captured by the majesty and terror of these prehistoric creatures. What was once childhood wonder has evolved into a whimsical way to celebrate love while paying homage to those cherished memories.

Wedding photographers have embraced the trend with enthusiasm. What started with cleverly edited photos of wedding parties fleeing from superimposed T-Rexes has blossomed into something more intimate and charming. Couples are now incorporating dinosaur masks and costumes into their first looks, using the playful elements to ease pre-wedding jitters and inject some levity into an otherwise traditional ceremony.

Social media can’t get enough of these prehistoric proceedings. Wedding-focused Instagram accounts report that posts featuring dinosaur-themed ceremonies consistently garner high engagement, with followers expressing both delight and envy. Comments overflow with statements like “I wish we’d thought of this for our wedding!” and appreciation for couples who dare to make their big day a bit more “dino-mite.”

The trend speaks to a larger shift in wedding culture, where personalization and playfulness are increasingly valued over rigid tradition. After all, what better way to start a marriage than with a reminder not to take life too seriously? As one wedding photographer noted, while perfectly posed traditional photos have their place, there’s something special about capturing the joy of a couple who’ve chosen to say “I do” while dressed as creatures from the Cretaceous period.

For those interested in their own prehistoric proceedings, La Plancha Park’s special dinosaur wedding events run from 5 to 8 p.m. today and Sunday.

As these unique celebrations continue to capture hearts and imaginations, one thing becomes clear: love, like life, finds a way – even if it comes with tiny T-Rex arms and a side of nostalgia.