CJ's Off the Square

CJ's Off the Square Located just south of Nashville in Franklin, TN, CJ's Off the Square is a full-service wedding and events venue.
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CJ's Off the Square is located in historic downtown Franklin, TN. More than just a venue, we offer planning alongside a full range of event services to make planning your next special occasion easy and fun. In addition to weddings, we love to host, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays and more.

Happy hump day y'all! To help you get through your week, enjoy today's featured garden wedding from CJ's Off the Square....
01/23/2025

Happy hump day y'all! To help you get through your week, enjoy today's featured garden wedding from CJ's Off the Square. Katelyn + Tyler's simple but stylish fall garden wedding will definitely bring a smile to your face! Promise!

Start smiling now: https://bit.ly/45cynZd

This gown looks incredible in our bridal suite! The way the light comes pouring through the windows is magical.View mor...
01/22/2025

This gown looks incredible in our bridal suite! The way the light comes pouring through the windows is magical.

View more from this spring destination wedding at CJ's Off the Square by John Myers Photography & Videography on our blog:
https://bit.ly/3kaevPo

There were so many photo opportunities inside the historic home at CJ’s Off the Square for the model bride and groom to ...
01/19/2025

There were so many photo opportunities inside the historic home at CJ’s Off the Square for the model bride and groom to pose. We love the vintage vibes throughout juxtaposed with the modern style of the dress and tuxedo. Joanna Lewis of Siena Co. Events designed each and every detail of the shoot. 💫🤩

Wedding Planner & Designer | Siena Co Events
Lead Photographer | Kera Photography
Florist | Fiorella Nashville
Car | Red Line Stable
Rentals | Southern Events Party Rental
Chandeliers | White Door Events

What could be more fun than celebrating with the people you love in our gorgeous garden pavilion? 💃 Tag a friend you wou...
01/19/2025

What could be more fun than celebrating with the people you love in our gorgeous garden pavilion? 💃 Tag a friend you would love to meet up with on the dance floor here at CJ’s Off the Square! 👇

✔️ Pro Tip: For an October wedding outdoors, you have to be careful about when you set the start time as the sun might s...
01/19/2025

✔️ Pro Tip: For an October wedding outdoors, you have to be careful about when you set the start time as the sun might set earlier than you expect. We recommend 4:30 pm as the ideal start time if you don't plan to do a first look. 5:00 pm if you plan to take most of your pictures before the ceremony.

“They make planning such a big event fun and stress-free. Even on the day of, Allison made sure all our needs were met s...
01/17/2025

“They make planning such a big event fun and stress-free. Even on the day of, Allison made sure all our needs were met so that we could just enjoy each and every moment of our wedding day.” -Katey, bride

At CJ's Off the Square, we help you plan every detail so that planning can be fun. Let us take care of 'all the things' so you can focus on each other at your wedding day. If you want the same experience, message us today!

Photography: Jordan and Alaina - Heirloom Wedding Portraits
Florals: Enchanted Florist

Behind the scenes of these photos, there were about 50 different people who contributed to bringing this event to life. ...
01/17/2025

Behind the scenes of these photos, there were about 50 different people who contributed to bringing this event to life. But you only see me, Allison and Sidney putting on the finishing touches. And that’s the way we like it!
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It takes countless hours of design, sourcing, reviewing and confirming orders, testing/sampling, email and phone calls to make the magic happen here at CJ’s Off the Square.
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On event day, there are dozens of people coming and going. They’re here to install, load in, load out, serve, decorate, clean up and more. And as our client, you don’t have to lift a finger!
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It’s all the little, but very important things that go into a smooth, successful event that often leaves our clients and guests wondering “when did you have time to do all this?” But it is all in a day’s work (and we love it!!)
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Click here to learn more about our full-service wedding & event package that make planning your next event easy and fun: https://www.cjsoffthesquare.com/2021/07/franklin-wedding-planners/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cjsoffthesquare&utm_content=cjblogposts

Photography: Rebecca Denton

“Everything was planned out so well by Brette, that on the day of the wedding, I had never felt so calm and stress-free ...
01/16/2025

“Everything was planned out so well by Brette, that on the day of the wedding, I had never felt so calm and stress-free (looking back it’s weird how calm I was). We feel very lucky that we were able to get married in such a beautiful, special venue,” says Kathryn. / Photography: Jen Creed Creative

Gold, ivory, and blush. What a classic color pallete! We can't help but love these colors in our garden and that picture...
01/15/2025

Gold, ivory, and blush. What a classic color pallete! We can't help but love these colors in our garden and that picture window draping in the back really makes the garden look like you are walking into a painting!

Venue: CJ's Off the Square
Image: Jen Creed Creative
Flowers: Enchanted Florist

See more from this Southern spring garden wedding on our blog: https://bit.ly/2yy4EQR

Oh how we love when our couples share a first look together! 😍 It can certainly help cure those pre-wedding jitters but ...
01/14/2025

Oh how we love when our couples share a first look together! 😍 It can certainly help cure those pre-wedding jitters but it also makes for some of the most emotion-filled moments captured on film for our couples will treasure for years!

When you're planning a wedding, you may hear people talking about "the cocktail hour." But if you are new to planning a ...
01/12/2025

When you're planning a wedding, you may hear people talking about "the cocktail hour." But if you are new to planning a wedding or event then you might need a little help to understand what it is and how it plays into the flow of a great event.
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Today on the blog, we break down the important details and share all about the cocktail hour here at CJ's Off the Square.
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Get our cocktail hour tips here: https://www.cjsoffthesquare.com/2021/07/all-about-the-cocktail-hour/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cjsoffthesquare&utm_content=cjblogposts

Planning a wedding or rehearsal dinner? Shoot us a message to check availability for your date and learn more about our ...
01/12/2025

Planning a wedding or rehearsal dinner? Shoot us a message to check availability for your date and learn more about our full-service event package, which makes planning a breeze.

With the planning and design team at CJ's Off the Square taking care of everything for you on your wedding day, it reall...
01/12/2025

With the planning and design team at CJ's Off the Square taking care of everything for you on your wedding day, it really IS all smiles and sunshine!

Photo: Nathan Westerfield Photography

“Words can’t describe how thankful we are that we chose to get married at CJ’s Off the Square. If you are looking for a ...
01/10/2025

“Words can’t describe how thankful we are that we chose to get married at CJ’s Off the Square. If you are looking for a beautiful venue that makes the planning process a breeze, pick CJ’s Off the Square! You’ll be so glad you did!” – Catey

Snowed in? Join us for a virtual tour this Friday and Saturday! For the next two days, our venue will be closed for the ...
01/10/2025

Snowed in? Join us for a virtual tour this Friday and Saturday!

For the next two days, our venue will be closed for the safety of our team and guests. But our planners are still here to help you from the comfort of their homes. Why not use this cozy time indoors to kick your wedding plans into high gear with a virtual tour of our venue?

Tap the link below to talk to Sidney (that's her in the pic) or Leah and get all of your questions answered about our venue and all-inclusive event packages plus your very own guided virtual walk-through.

https://cjsoffthesquare.com/2025/01/snowed-in-schedule-a-virtual-tour/

Ever wish you could ask one of our actual brides about their experience working with CJ's Off the Square? Well this is a...
01/10/2025

Ever wish you could ask one of our actual brides about their experience working with CJ's Off the Square? Well this is a pretty close second!
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Our sweet bride Ashley recently shared the top 10 reasons she chose our full-service wedding venue near Nashville for her destination wedding. But whether you are planning your wedding across town or across the country, you'll want to read her "Top 10 Reasons To Book CJ’s Off the Square" here: https://www.cjsoffthesquare.com/2020/08/01/top-10-reasons-to-book-cjs-off-the-square-from-a-recent-bride/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cjsoffthesquare&utm_content=cjblogposts

Address

218 3rd Avenue N
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16152167576

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Obsessed with this English garden inspired wedding. The draping, the pastel colors, all those flowers. So dreamy. 💖 #cjsoffthesquare #springatcjs #mayatcjs #nashvillewedding #nashvilleweddingvenue #gardenweddings #springwedding #lavenderwedding #gardenwedding

Dramatic draping is on the trend list for 2025 and we are ready!

Father-daughter dance
Father-daughter dance

I’m not crying YOUR crying! 😭 When Kyndall came to me with the idea of showing this video of her and her dad dancing to the same song when she was 5 years old during their father-daughter dance at her wedding, I just knew we had to make it happen. It worked beautifully. ❤️#cjsoffthesquare

@whiteinkcalligraphy we are big fans of you. Thank you for making this wonderful signage and art for @wipanashville and also being a friend. You always know how to add a creative spark to any event✨✨ If you’re looking for a stellar calligrapher, White Ink Calligraphy goes above and beyond to provide event details such as, custom invitations, signs, and more! 🤍 #wipanashville Videographer: @grahamjphoto . . . . . . #cjsoffthesquare #franklintn #nashvilleevents #fyp #calligraphy

So many candles! ❤️
So many candles! ❤️

Snuck a quick video of today’s head table in while cocktail hour was underway. Love the candles … and the glow was only more magical as the sun went down.

A little October update!!! Happy Fall🍂💌 . . . . . . #fyp #wedding #cjsoffthesquare #nashville

The violin is an amazing instrument to have for your wedding day. 💌This is @emms_curvin 💗 Check her out. . . . . . . . . #violin #nashvilleweddingmusician #nashvillemusic #fy #weddings #musician

We had the privilege of visiting the incredible Ila Bridal, a luxury, ready-to-wear bridal boutique located in the heart of Franklin, @ilabridal ✨💌 This isn’t just any bridal shop—it’s a sanctuary for brides who value authenticity, individuality, and a relaxed shopping experience. Ila Bridal is redefining what it means to find “the dress,” with a thoughtful, high-style approach that honors ethical fashion and supports sustainable designers. If you’re looking to express your unique style on your big day, lla Bridal is the place to be! . . . . . . #IlaBridal #FranklinTN #BridalShopping #SustainableFashion #LuxuryBridal #bridetobe #bride #weddingdress #nashvillewedding #fyp #style #weddingshopping

It's my last garden renovation update video. Why? Because we are all done! This has been a major project for us ...and the culmination of years of planning. To see it all finished is so satisfying. Here's to the next 20 years of gorgeous garden weddings at CJ's Off the Square!

February 27 garden update
February 27 garden update

Our garden renovation here at the venue is almost complete! Here’s CJ with the latest on new plants and flowers and all the pretty string lights of course! #cjsoffthesquare

Did the groundhog say we’d have an early spring? Because it sure feels that way! The garden renovation at CJ’s Off the Square is moving full steam ahead with planting and we are taking full advantage of this sunshine to keep checking projects off the list. Here’s CJ with an update and peek at what’s new at the venue this week.

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Intimate, All-inclusive Wedding & Events in Historic Franklin, TN

Only minutes south of Nashville you will find an oasis of Southern charm and hospitality at CJ’s Off the Square. Located in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, TN, our historic house and garden are the perfect location for romantic garden weddings, rehearsal dinners and parties.