Christmas Made to Order (2018)

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When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.

Overview of "Christmas Made to Order"
"Christmas Made to Order", a 2018 Trademark Channel initial motion picture, is a festive romantic comedy that records the spirit of the holidays. Directed by Sam Irvin, the film tells the story of Steven, an architect and Christmas lover, and Gretchen, a vacation designer and aspiring designer. The motion picture deals with audiences who take pleasure in heartwarming Christmas tales filled with love, household, and vacation cheer.

Plot Summary
The film presents us to Gretchen, portrayed by Alexa PenaVega, a passionate vacation decorator who hopes to turn her seasonal hobby into a full-time career. She runs an organization that provides customers with a best Christmas experience, tailoring decorations and celebrations to their specific tastes. Her path crosses with Steven, played by Jonathan Bennett, an effective workaholic architect who lacks the time to embellish for Christmas due to his professional commitments.

Desperate to impress his family, particularly his auntie who has high expectations for the Christmas festivities, Steven employs Gretchen to produce the supreme vacation environment in his home. Gretchen dives into the job with interest, changing Steven's home into a winter wonderland that impeccably embodies the Christmas spirit.

As Gretchen invests more time decorating Steven's home and preparing for the holiday events, the two start to form a bond. Steven begins to value the joys of Christmas beyond the superficial decorations, while Gretchen discovers herself motivated by Steven's commitment to his family and finds out that she might be in love with Steven

As they navigate the obstacles of meeting family expectations and balancing expert goals, the movie explores styles of love, tradition, and the pursuit of dreams. The narrative highlights the stress between Steven's commitment to his profession and his newfound realization of the importance of individual relationships and vacation customs.

Characters and Performances
Alexa PenaVega's representation of Gretchen is warm and relatable, delivering a performance that embodies the cheerful spirit of a true Christmas lover. Her character's passion for holiday design and real take care of her clients makes her a charming protagonist.

Jonathan Bennett's performance of Steven captures the essence of a hectic expert learning to discover the joy of the holiday season. His improvement from a career-centered architect to a guy who embraces the importance of household and love is credible and heartfelt.

The supporting cast, including Steven's household and Gretchen's buddies, contribute to the movie's atmosphere of communal vacation spirit, with each character including measurement to the story's central style of the significance of togetherness and custom.

Styles and Reception
"Christmas Made to Order" highlights the significance of discovering a balance between individual aspirations and valuing precious moments with enjoyed ones. The movie shows that profession success does not have to come at the expenditure of individual satisfaction and that real joy typically depends on the connections we make with others.

Trademark Channel's audience got the motion picture warmly, valuing its classic vacation appeal, the chemistry between the lead stars, and the uplifting message. The film fits well within the Hallmark tradition of supplying audiences with relaxing, family-friendly content that is ideal for holiday viewing.

Conclusion
"Christmas Made to Order" thrills as a festive reward, encapsulating the joyful essence of the holidays through its narrative of love, family, and holiday magic. The movie's success stems from its ability to combine traditional Christmas styles with relatable characters and a sweet romantic story, supplying audiences with a dosage of seasonal optimism and happiness. For those who delight in a feel-good Christmas story, "Christmas Made to Order" offers an enchanting escape into a world of vacation wonder.

Top Cast

  • Alexa PenaVega (small)
    Alexa PenaVega
    Gretchen
  • Jonathan Bennett (small)
    Jonathan Bennett
    Steven
  • Jo Marie Payton (small)
    Jo Marie Payton
    Rachel
  • Jacob Young (small)
    Jacob Young
    Jeff
  • Chelsea Gilson (small)
    Chelsea Gilson
    Marie
  • Andrew Roach (small)
    Andrew Roach
    Tom
  • Nathan Nonhof
    Nolan
  • Bailee Michelle Johnson (small)
    Bailee Michelle Johnson
    Paige
  • April Matson
    Kirsten
  • Tamari Dunbar (small)
    Tamari Dunbar
    Lindsay
  • Rick Macy (small)
    Rick Macy
    Ben