Final 2026 Small Ceremony Dates Have Been Released at CJ’s Off the Square
Still hoping to get married in 2026, but not interested in planning a large wedding?
CJ’s Off the Square has released the final remaining 2026 dates for our Small Ceremony Package, including new availability in September and November.
Located in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, just outside Nashville, CJ’s Off the Square offers a private garden setting for intimate weddings of up to 30 guests. It is a thoughtful option for couples who want something simple but special, with planning support, ceremony coordination, and a polished venue experience already built in.
If you are looking for a small wedding venue near Nashville, an intimate wedding in Franklin, TN, or a beautiful alternative to a courthouse wedding, this final 2026 availability release is worth a closer look.
A Small Ceremony Can Still Feel Like a Real Wedding
Many couples who choose a small ceremony are not trying to make their wedding feel less important. They are trying to make it feel more personal.
You may not want a large reception, a long guest list, or months of vendor meetings. But you may still want to feel like a bride. You may still want beautiful photos. You may still want the ceremony to feel intentional, emotional, and worthy of the moment.
That is exactly why our Small Ceremony Package exists.
It gives you a private, beautiful place to say “I do” without asking you to take on the planning load of a traditional wedding. You get the setting, the support, and the feeling of a real wedding day, just on a smaller and more manageable scale.
Who This Package Is Designed For
The Small Ceremony Package at CJ’s Off the Square is designed for couples who want an intimate wedding with up to 30 guests.
It may be a good fit if you want:
- A beautiful alternative to a courthouse wedding
- A meaningful ceremony with immediate family or closest friends
- A garden wedding venue near Nashville without planning a full reception
- A shorter planning timeline
- A polished setting that does not require heavy decor
- A private ceremony space with time for wedding photos
- A simple but special way to get married in 2026
This package is especially appealing for busy professionals, couples blending families, second weddings, or anyone who wants to celebrate without feeling pulled into a larger event than they actually want.
Why Couples Choose CJ’s Off the Square
CJ’s Off the Square is tucked into historic downtown Franklin, just south of Nashville. Our venue includes a historic home, private gardens, an open-air pavilion, and several ceremony locations that feel beautiful without needing much added.
Couples love that the space already feels romantic and complete. The garden, the pavilion lights, the historic architecture, and the peaceful outdoor setting create a natural backdrop for a meaningful ceremony and wedding portraits.
The Small Ceremony Package includes exclusive use of the venue during your rental time, ceremony coordination, one planning consultation, dressing rooms, ceremony chairs, an arbor, pre-recorded ceremony music, and free parking for you and your guests.
In other words, you are not trying to piece together the experience on your own. Our team helps with the flow of the ceremony so you can focus on your partner, your vows, and the people standing with you.
Final 2026 Availability Is Now Posted
The final remaining 2026 Small Ceremony dates have now been posted, including new availability in September and November.
Remaining dates are limited, especially for couples hoping to marry in a popular season or on a weekend. Select Saturdays may be available when listed on the availability page, but Saturday availability is limited and depends on the venue calendar.
Pricing for the Small Ceremony Package begins at $2,295 for select 2026 dates, with pricing varying by month and day of the week.
The best next step is to review the current availability, then schedule a tour. A tour gives you a chance to see the garden, understand what is included, ask questions, and decide whether the package feels like the right fit.
A Beautiful Alternative to the Courthouse
For some couples, the courthouse feels too quick or impersonal. For others, a full wedding feels too large or too much to manage.
The Small Ceremony Package offers a thoughtful middle path.
It is more personal than a courthouse ceremony, with private venue use, dressing rooms, ceremony coordination, and beautiful photo locations. But it is also much simpler than planning a full wedding.
You can exchange vows in a garden setting, include the people closest to you, take photos you will treasure, and then continue the celebration in downtown Franklin at a nearby restaurant or hotel.
It is a practical, beautiful way to get married without feeling like you are settling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can attend a Small Ceremony?
The Small Ceremony Package is available for weddings of up to 30 guests.
Can we book a Saturday?
Select Saturdays may be available when listed on our availability page. Saturday dates are limited, especially during popular wedding seasons.
Can we have photos after the ceremony?
Yes. The venue includes several beautiful photo locations, including the garden, pavilion, and historic home.
Can we have a cake cutting or toast?
Yes. Couples may bring a small wedding cake and sparkling cider for cake cutting and toast photos. The package is ceremony-focused, so outside food beyond cake is not permitted.
Can we host a reception at CJ’s Off the Square afterward?
Reception services are not included with the Small Ceremony Package. Many couples continue the celebration at a nearby restaurant or hotel in downtown Franklin.
What happens if it rains?
CJ’s Off the Square offers covered and indoor ceremony options, including the garden pavilion and the fireplace mantle inside the historic home.
View Remaining 2026 Small Ceremony Dates
If you are hoping to get married in 2026 and want a beautiful, intimate wedding near Nashville, we invite you to view our remaining Small Ceremony dates and schedule a tour of CJ’s Off the Square.
A tour is the best way to see the space, understand what is included, and know whether this ceremony package is the right fit for you.
Learn more about the Small Ceremony Package here:
Small Ceremony Package
We would love to show you how simple, meaningful, and beautiful a small wedding can feel.
About CJ’s Off the Square
CJ’s Off the Square is a boutique all-inclusive wedding venue located in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. Known for our romantic garden setting, historic home, open-air pavilion, and thoughtful planning support, we help couples create beautiful weddings that feel personal, polished, and easy to enjoy.
Our wedding packages are designed to simplify the planning process while giving couples a warm, meaningful, and beautifully hosted experience. From full-service weddings to intimate Small Ceremony celebrations, our team helps you focus on what matters most: celebrating your marriage with the people you love.
Planning a wedding in Franklin or the greater Nashville area? We would love to show you around.
