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This year marks two meaningful milestones for us at CJ’s Off the Square.

We are celebrating 20 years of hosting weddings and milestone events in historic downtown Franklin, and we recently received our 300th 5-star review on Google.

We share this not as a point of pride alone, but as a moment of gratitude.

Every review represents a couple, a family, or a community gathering that trusted us with something deeply personal.

It reflects not just a single event, but the care, intention, and consistency that have guided our work for two decades.

What 20 Years Has Taught Us

When CJ’s Off the Square opened its doors 20 years ago, the goal was simple: create a welcoming, beautiful place where people could gather to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.

Over the years, we have learned that a great wedding experience is built on a few essential principles:

• Showing up prepared and organized

• Listening closely to what matters most to each client

• Treating every couple, family, and guest with genuine care and respect

Trends have changed. The way people plan and share celebrations has evolved. But our commitment to providing a thoughtful, well-executed experience has remained the same.

That consistency is what we believe our reviews reflect.

Why Reviews Matter to Us

For us, reviews are not about ratings alone.

They reflect trust, consistency, and the experience clients have when planning one of life’s most meaningful moments. Over time, they become a collective story of how a business shows up for its community, especially when that business has been serving families for decades.

The People Behind the Reviews

A milestone like 300 5-star reviews does not happen because of a building or a garden alone.

It happens because of people.

It happens because of planners who guide couples with confidence and calm. Because of operations teams who care deeply about the details. Because of creative partners who collaborate generously. And because of clients who take the time to share their experience with others.

To our team, past and present, thank you for the pride you take in your work. To our creative partners, thank you for helping us deliver experiences that feel seamless and intentional. And to our clients, thank you for trusting us and for sharing your stories.

We do not take that lightly.

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

As we mark 20 years in business, we feel both grounded and inspired.

Grounded by the trust we have earned over time. Inspired by the couples and families we will serve in the years ahead.

Our goal has never been to host the most events, but to host them well.

To remain consistent. To continue refining our process.

And to offer a planning journey that feels supportive, clear, and genuinely enjoyable.

Thank you for being part of our story so far. We look forward to continuing it, one celebration at a time.