The Summer I Turned Pretty, #3
We'll Always Have Summer
by Jenny Han
Contents
Chapter Twenty-Four
Overview
Belly stalls wedding planning, hoping Laurel will relent, but moves forward when her mother won’t discuss it. With Taylor’s enthusiastic help and binder, Belly envisions a simple beach wedding and teases bridesmaid colors. The planning cements Belly’s resolve and her belief that she and Jeremiah are meant to be.
Summary
Belly waits for Laurel to accept her engagement and refuses to plan until her mother agrees. After days without progress, Belly decides she can’t wait any longer and will move ahead regardless.
Taylor arrives with a wedding binder and takes charge, contrasting with Belly’s sparse legal-pad list. They prioritize finding a dress quickly since August is near, and Belly decides on a very simple, beach-appropriate style and no heels.
They joke about bridesmaid colors, with Belly teasing Taylor about mustard yellow before relenting. Taylor frames the relationship as destined, and Belly echoes the sentiment, settling into the certainty of “forever” with Jeremiah as the planning begins in earnest.
Who Appears
- Belly (Isabel Conklin)Waits for her mother’s approval, then starts planning; wants a simple beach wedding; reaffirms “forever” with Jeremiah.
- TaylorBrings a wedding binder, drives planning decisions, discusses dress and bridesmaid options, and supports Belly’s resolve.