Rome and Juliet follows the romantic journey and soul mating of two straight women caught in a web of forbidden love Juliet a conservative preschool teacher is a bride to be who befriends and hires Rome a liberated businesswoman as her wedding planner As they go through the preparations Rome and Juliet develop a deep friendship a soulful connection and a love that is physically consummated But conflicts arise when Marc the groom who is a young politician shockingly discovers the ongoing relationship between the two women Angered and humiliated Marc calls off the wedding and a huge scandal explodes leaving Rome and Juliet in a state of emotional turmoil