Playmobil Says, "I Do!" -- Guest Blogger Wendy Smolen

We’re entering wedding season. And while most parents reading this are probably not yet in the mother-of-the-bride mode, we know kids are always in the mood for (pretend) love. After all, brides and grooms are often the stuff their dreams are made of. For me, it was love at first sight when I saw Playmobil’s new Church, a playset with a classic Playmobil bride and groom and all the trappings of a formal wedding: from stained glass windows (look closely and you’ll see the image of a Playmobil figurine!), organ music, church bells, flowers and bows on the pews, and a priest to read the vows.



For those who don’t want a church wedding, there’s the alternative Wedding Pavilion, a trellised balcony setting where the bride wears a long lacey veil, the groom wears a hip gray tux, and rites are non-ecumenical. Champagne, flowers, and seating for invited guests complete the setting. Both wedding sets come with a heart-shaped jewel box containing two rings, adding to the fantasy play.
Ceremony’s over? Stick around for the party!  The smaller-sized Wedding Guests in Party Tent lets the bride and groom celebrate their wedding under a festive white tent. Here’s where they can finally taste the tiered wedding cake (complete with a mini bride and groom on top), admire the table full of presents, click champagne glasses for a toast, and eat their way through the buffet. As with most fun weddings, the hardest part is knowing when the party’s over. — Wendy Smolen