The "opposites attract" trope is central. Carter is a literal-minded academic, while Mac is a visual artist. Their chemistry works because Carter provides the safety and "ordinary" love that Mac never received as a child.
While Mackensie Elliot uses her camera lens to freeze-frame perfect moments for others, her personal journey involves learning to step out from behind the camera to experience the messy, unscripted reality of a lasting relationship with Carter Maguire. Vision in White
The "Vows" wedding planning company (run by Mac and her three best friends: Emma, Laurel, and Parker) serves as a foil to Mac's biological family. It represents the idea that stability is built through choice and loyalty rather than just blood. The "opposites attract" trope is central