Following her hiring by a foreign embassy in Washington, D.C, Emily Barnes, a talented interior designer with a passion for the holiday season, decides to take the job to ensure that her portfolio is impressive enough to land her a spot in a top New York design firm. However, upon meeting the newly appointed ambassador, Magnus Anderson, Emily discovers that the job is not going to be a walk in the park.
Magnus, a practical man who is more interested in saving money and being efficient, has a minimalist approach to decorating and has vetoed all of Emily's suggestions for the Christmas charity ball decorations. Not one to back down from a challenge, Emily takes it upon herself to change Magnus's mind and show him the magic and wonder of the holiday season.
As the two work together, Emily's bubbly personality and love for Christmas slowly begin to thaw Magnus's heart. He starts to understand and appreciate the effort that goes into creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere during the holidays. As they spend more time together, their professional relationship turns into an unexpected romance that neither of them saw coming.
However, as the charity ball approaches, Magnus's job as ambassador and Emily's dream job in New York begin to put a strain on their budding relationship. They must decide if their love for each other is worth sacrificing their careers or if they will go their separate ways.
Match Made in Mistletoe is a heartwarming romantic comedy that showcases the transformative power of the holiday season and reminds us that true love can come from unexpected places.