[3] My Uncle's Wedding was Eric Rosswood's first of two children's books to involve the theme of homosexuality.

[5] As the reader follows Andy along on this journey, they will experience themes of same-sex marriage, self-love, and acceptance.

Senator Mark Leno has praised the book as a "conduit by which to bolster understanding" of the LGBTQ community, while writer and director Del Shores has described it as "wonderful" and "heartwarming.

[7] Kate Kendell, Executive Director at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, described My Uncle’s Wedding as a great way to teach and introduce children that marriage is all about love and family.

[3] According to reviewer Alan Chin, the book My Uncle's Wedding incorporates themes of love, equality, and acceptance, seeking to educate and broaden the perspectives of younger readers beyond its colorful pages.