A Romantic Spring Garden Wedding in Franklin, Tennessee | April 26
Meghan and Josh’s April wedding was everything a spring garden celebration should be: warm, romantic, relaxed, and full of personal details.
They chose a soft neutral palette with champagne tones, white flowers, natural wood, and elegant gold accents. The result felt polished without feeling formal, and it worked beautifully with the fresh green backdrop of the garden in April.
A Spring Wedding Designed Around What Mattered Most
From the beginning, Meghan and Josh wanted their wedding day to feel easy and natural.
For Meghan, that meant being present, spending time with their guests, and including their dog, Luke. For Josh, it meant keeping the day fun, light, and flowing smoothly from one moment to the next.
Those priorities shaped the entire celebration.
Their planner, Kaya, kept everything moving behind the scenes so Meghan and Josh could stay focused on each other and the people they loved. She even helped Luke get ready for his big moment, holding him until it was time to head down the aisle toward his people.
It was one of those sweet, personal moments that made the day feel completely their own.
Warm Neutral Spring Wedding Style
The couple’s design worked beautifully for an April garden wedding.
Soft champagne bridesmaid dresses complemented the bride’s lace gown, while white flowers and greenery kept the look fresh and romantic. Natural wood chairs added warmth to the ceremony and reception, and the open-air pavilion was styled with neutral linens, blush napkins, gold accents, and candlelight.
The overall look felt soft and elevated, but still welcoming and comfortable for guests.
A Seamless, All-Inclusive Planning Experience
Meghan and Josh wanted to enjoy their engagement without having to manage every vendor, timeline, and design decision themselves.
Our all-inclusive wedding package brings the venue, planning support, design guidance, and trusted vendor team together in one organized experience. That allowed Meghan and Josh to stay present and enjoy the excitement leading up to the wedding, rather than carrying all of the planning stress on their own.
After the wedding, Meghan shared this five-star Google review:
“We got married at CJ’s Off the Square in April 2026, and it was truly the most perfect day. We cannot recommend this venue enough!
From the very beginning, the wedding planning process was seamless, organized, and transparent. The entire team took so much of the stress out of planning, allowing us to simply enjoy the excitement leading up to our wedding.
Kaya was our wedding planner, and she was absolutely incredible to work with. She was professional, kind, attentive, and made sure our wedding day ran flawlessly from start to finish. Every vendor was fantastic, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food!
The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with the perfect intimate atmosphere we were looking for. Months later, our friends and family are still talking about what an amazing wedding it was.
We are so grateful to everyone at CJ’s Off the Square for giving us the wedding of our dreams.”
Including Their Dog in the Ceremony
Including their dog, Luke, was especially important to Meghan, so Kaya helped make sure he had his own moment in the ceremony. She kept him close until it was time for his entrance, then sent him down the aisle toward Meghan, Josh, and the wedding party waiting for him.
We love helping couples include the pets who are part of their family. CJ’s Off the Square is a pet-friendly wedding venue, and with a little advance planning, dogs can be included in the ceremony and wedding-day photos in a way that feels comfortable for the couple, their guests, and the pet.
Learn more about our pet-friendly wedding guidelines and Pet Policy
Why We Love April Weddings
April is one of the loveliest times for a garden wedding in Franklin, Tennessee.
The landscape is fresh and green, the temperatures are usually comfortable, and the season has a soft, romantic quality that works especially well with neutral colors and natural textures.
For couples who want a spring garden wedding near Nashville, April offers a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony and an open-air reception before the busiest part of the wedding season begins.
Meghan and Josh’s wedding is a perfect example of how warm, personal, and effortless an April celebration can feel.
Planning a spring garden wedding? Explore weddings at CJ’s Off the Square or see more from Meghan and Josh’s wedding gallery.
Vendor Credits
Venue and Planning: CJ’s Off the Square
Photography: Billi Cate
Flowers: Petite Petal
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental
Wedding Gown: Vow’d Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Beauty by K2
