Tierney & Joe’s Beautiful Summer Celebration at Southdowns Manor

There’s something truly special about a summer wedding at Southdowns Manor — the light, the laughter, and the stunning countryside setting make for the most romantic backdrop. For Tierney Gladwell and Joe Kirkpatrick, who celebrated their wedding here on 30th July 2025, it was everything they had dreamed of — and more.

Falling in Love with Southdowns Manor

For Tierney and Joe, Southdowns Manor was love at first sight.

“The venue is so beautiful and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. We loved the exclusivity of the venue and how all of the team were so friendly and welcoming.”

From their very first visit, they knew Southdowns Manor was the perfect place to begin their next chapter together.

The Look and Feel

The couple chose a timeless and elegant style for their day, featuring soft baby blue accents throughout. With no specific theme, the focus was on creating a relaxed, romantic atmosphere that perfectly complemented the natural beauty of the venue.

Joe and his groomsmen looked effortlessly stylish in beige suits, while the bridesmaids wore stunning baby blue multiway dresses. Tierney looked breathtaking in a classic white bridal gown, the perfect match for the summer sunshine.

Flowers, Cake & Finishing Touches

Their floral arrangements were a beautiful blend of whites, pinks, and blues, featuring freesias, roses, and lilies — a fresh, fragrant combination that tied the whole look together.

The couple chose a delicious three-tier wedding cake, with layers of salted caramel and chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry, and lemon — a crowd-pleasing mix that looked as good as it tasted!

Capturing the Day

The couple’s special day was captured beautifully by photographer Joanna Cleeve, whose natural, romantic style perfectly suited their vision. Their videographer, Ben Howarth, filmed every candid and heartfelt moment, creating a timeless keepsake of laughter, love, and celebration.

A Perfect Day

When asked to choose their favourite moment, Tierney and Joe struggled to pick just one.

“The whole day was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening reception.”

From start to finish, their wedding day flowed seamlessly — something they credit to the Southdowns Manor team.

“The day runs so smoothly; there’s no need to worry about anything as the team are so helpful and sort everything out for you.”

From the Couple

Tierney and Joe shared a heartfelt message for the Southdowns Manor team:

“The team at Southdowns Manor were amazing from start to finish. This was the first venue we viewed, and we knew instantly this was where we wanted to get married. Lia, our wedding coordinator, was so friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. We had multiple planning meetings, and every question was answered. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives! The entire team were so great and supportive throughout the day — it all went so smoothly, and we couldn’t believe how relaxed we were made to feel. All of our guests had so many compliments about the venue and the team! So many little surprises and thoughtful touches throughout the day made it even more special. We honestly couldn’t fault anything. Thank you to Lia and the entire team for making our wedding truly the best and most special day of our lives.”