Part 3: The Extras: The Map and Letters
If the invitations set the tone and the wedding day paper told the story, the extras are where we got to have a little fun — those deeply personal touches that made Belly + Conrad’s wedding paper feel like them.
The Map That Led Us Home:
When you think of Cousins Beach, you don’t just think of the ocean — you think of the places where all the big moments unfolded. To honor that, we created a custom watercolor map of Cousins, illustrated with every landmark that mattered:
Beck’s Beach House 🏡 — the heart of it all, where every summer began and ended.
The Dock 🌙 — the backdrop for late-night conversations, heartbreaks, and those quiet moments that said more than words ever could.
The Boardwalk + Scoops 🍦 — because no Cousins summer is complete without a cone in hand.
Party City 🎉 — yes, where “Connie Baby” was born (an icon in his own right).
The Courts 🏐 — home of Belly’s unforgettable substitute moment mid-game
The Peach Stand 🍑 — where wiping someone’s chin somehow became the hottest move in YA TV history.
The Club 💃 — the scene of that dance, filled with longing and unsaid words.
Whale of a Tale Bookstore 📚 — the cozy shop we all secretly wish existed IRL.
Bonfire Beach 🔥 — for the wild nights, heartbreaks, and debauchery of season 1.
And more easter eggs tucked in for every TSITP fan to recognize instantly. 👀
Soft washes of watercolor, playful icons, and coastal tones made the map both nostalgic and beautiful — a keepsake guests would actually want to frame.
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
The Letters That Said It All
And then, of course, there were the letters. We knew there was no way to tell this story without weaving in Belly + Conrad’s words to each other. Shout out to my husband (my Chris) for stepping up with his chicken scratch handwriting for Conrad’s letter. Their letters carried so much weight in the books, so we styled them into the paper story:
Handwritten notes exchanged between Cali and Paris 💌
Susannah’s letters, tucked with love and memory 🌸
Postcards, stamps, and vintage envelopes layered into the flatlays ✉️
We even had Sour Patch Kids sprinkled across one letter (because if you know, you know). And yes — we included Conrad’s infamous slutty little watch because some details can’t be left out.
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
Photography by Brett Denfeld Photography
Why Extras Matter
The extras are the heartbeat of storytelling through stationery. They’re not necessary in the traditional sense, but they’re what takes paper from “pretty” to unforgettable. For Belly and Conrad, it meant embedding their entire history into the edges, the margins, and the backgrounds — so every piece whispered their story.
