Caitlin + Gunnar’s Fall Garden Wedding in Franklin, TN | October 4
“I am as type-A as they come, and the only thing I had to do was show up.”
Caitlin, bride
Caitlin and Gunnar’s fall garden wedding in Franklin, TN brought together terracotta flowers, soft peach accents, and an outdoor ceremony at CJ’s Off the Square. On October 4, 2025, the couple celebrated with a day that felt elegant, welcoming, and thoughtfully cared for, from getting ready in the historic house to their sparkler send-off.
The Wedding at a Glance
- Couple: Caitlin and Gunnar
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Venue: CJ’s Off the Square, Franklin, Tennessee
- Season: Fall
- Style: Elegant garden wedding
- Palette: Terracotta, rust, peach, blush, gold, and soft greenery
A Fall Garden Wedding in Franklin, TN
In their first planning meeting, Caitlin and Gunnar described their vision as elegant with a splash of fall color. A great dinner, fun reception, and the overall atmosphere were high on their list. Their celebration brought that direction to life through warm flowers, gold accents, and spaces that invited everyone to settle in and enjoy the evening.
The garden’s greenery gave their autumn palette a fresh backdrop. The flowers carried those warm tones throughout the day. It is a lovely approach for an early October wedding: let the garden be itself, then bring the colors you love into the details.
A Flower-Lined Garden Ceremony
Flower Girls Floral Design created a ceremony setting filled with warm color and airy texture. Low, meadow-style arrangements lined the aisle, leading toward a circular gold moongate framed with flowers and greenery. Terracotta, orange, and blush blooms stood out against the white garden fence and surrounding trees.
The result felt lush without closing off the garden. Wooden chairs kept the setting relaxed, while the curved arch created a clear focal point for their vows. Caitlin’s bouquet echoed the ceremony palette, connecting her bridal look to the flowers around them.
Warm Colors Beneath the Pavilion Chandeliers
For the reception, champagne linens and peach-toned napkins gave the tables a soft foundation. Gold-rimmed plates, floral centerpieces, and the pavilion’s chandeliers added the elegance the couple had imagined. The open sides kept the garden in view as the celebration moved from ceremony to dinner and dancing.
For Caitlin, the experience was about much more than how everything looked.
“They truly care about their couples and do everything to make your day perfect,” she shared in her Google review. She also thanked the team at CJ’s Off the Square for making the process feel seamless from planning through the wedding day.
Gunnar echoed that feeling: “Our planner helped us from beginning to end.” His review praised both the venue and the preferred vendors. Together, their words show the value of having a team handling the moving parts while the couple enjoys the celebration they planned.
Planning Your Own Garden Wedding
Where is CJ’s Off the Square?
Our historic home, garden, and pavilion are in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, near Nashville.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?
CJ’s Off the Square accommodates weddings of up to 135 guests.
What is included in the wedding package?
Our full-service wedding package includes the venue, planning and coordination, catering, cake, DJ services, and more. Explore pricing and available dates as you consider your plans.
The Wedding Team
- Venue and planning: CJ’s Off the Square
- Photography and videography: With This Ring
- Flowers: Flower Girls Floral Design
- Catering: Beyond Details
- Cake: Baked in Nashville
- Entertainment: Premier | The Entertainment Company
- Rentals: Southern Events
- Hair and makeup: Looks by Liz
- Invitations: Minted
- Bridal gown boutique: Brides by Glitz Nashville
Planning your own wedding in Franklin, Tennessee?
Schedule a tour to experience CJ’s Off the Square in person, explore our wedding packages, and see if we’re the right fit for your celebration.
