Bridesmaid: Naia Donnelly

Introducing the Bride’s littlest sister, Naia. Though she's 16 now and hardly a baby anymore, she'll always hold a special place as the youngest in Shannon’s family. Naia's emotional intelligence and her innate ability to listen make her one of our favourite people to talk to. She's confident and clear about what she wants, and we couldn't be prouder of how steadfastly she stands up for her beliefs.

One of our cherished traditions is her annual stay with us around Halloween. We carve pumpkins, watch spooky series, and revel in the festive spirit. It's undoubtedly one of our favourite times of the year, and we look forward to these moments with her always. 

From countless in-jokes, to Edward and Naia’s secret handshake that continues to get longer, there’s a great deal that we share together. She might sometimes hate us for bringing up embarrassing things that she did as a child in front of everyone, but we do it because we’re proud of how much she’s grown up!

Fun Fact about Naia: She’s known around Southampton University for writing rude things on whiteboards.