The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 4 brings more emotional twists as Belly and Jeremiah push forward with their wedding plans despite family objections. Conrad makes a surprising decision, and tensions rise between Belly and her mother.
Belly’s Wedding Dress Shopping Ends in Tears
Belly turns 21 in this episode, but her birthday is far from happy. Her mother, Laurel, refuses to join her for wedding dress shopping, leaving Belly heartbroken. She goes with her best friend Taylor and Taylor’s mom, Lucinda, instead.
Since bridal shops are too expensive, Belly settles for a thrifted white dress. Seeing Taylor and Lucinda bonding makes her miss her own mom even more. She later breaks down, telling Jeremiah:
“I don’t know how I’m gonna do this without her. How are we supposed to do this without both of our moms?”
Jeremiah tries to cheer her up by giving her a key to the Cousins’ beach house, saying it will soon be her home too. He also brings flowers for Laurel, hoping to change her mind about the wedding. But Laurel stands firm, telling them they’re too young to marry. This leads to a big fight, and Belly storms out.
Conrad Agrees to Be Jeremiah’s Best Man
Conrad, who has been avoiding his brother, finally talks to Jeremiah during a surfing trip. When Jeremiah asks him to be his best man, Conrad calls the wedding “ridiculous” and says their parents might be right about waiting. This hurts Jeremiah, who swims away upset.
Later, Conrad overhears Belly crying in her room, missing her mom. Instead of comforting her directly, he makes a tough choice—he stays at Cousins and agrees to be Jeremiah’s best man. He even bakes Belly’s favorite “dirt bombs” for her belated birthday.
When Belly finds out, she hugs him tightly, making Conrad think:
“What have I done?”
This moment hints that Conrad still has feelings for Belly, setting up more drama for future episodes.
Laurel’s Reason for Opposing the Wedding
Laurel opens up to Belly’s dad, John, about why she’s against the wedding. She reveals that she married young and lost herself in the process. She doesn’t want Belly to repeat her mistakes.
“It’s not about control. It’s about protecting her.”
Meanwhile, Taylor cancels her New York internship to help her mom pay off debt, showing her growth as a character.
What’s Next for Belly and Jeremiah?
With only six weeks until the wedding, tensions are high. Belly decides to skip her Paris study program to stay close to Jeremiah after marriage. Conrad’s decision to support the wedding—despite his feelings—adds another layer of drama.
Fans are now waiting to see if Belly and Jeremiah’s love can survive family disapproval and Conrad’s unresolved emotions.
Also read: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Brings Major Changes From the Original Book Storyline
Credits: DMTalkies, Soap Central
