Weddings at CJ’s Off the Square include exclusive use of the entire venue, including the historic home, covered pavilion, and garden. We are conveniently located in historic downtown Franklin, just steps from Main Street and the town square.
Inside the house, you will find comfortable dressing rooms and gathering spaces for you and your wedding party to relax, get ready, and enjoy the start of the day together.
Bring your own beauty team or let us connect you with one of our trusted preferred partners.
The wine cellar offers another place for your wedding party to gather before the ceremony. This air-conditioned space can be used as an additional dressing room or simply a place to relax before the celebration begins.
The room includes a television, complimentary soft drinks and bottled water, and a game table for a little fun before it is time to walk down the aisle.
Your ceremony takes place in our romantic Southern garden, surrounded by mature trees, lush greenery, and the sounds of birdsong and waterfalls. It’s an intimate, secret garden you would never know what located right in the heaart of downtown Franklin, TN.
It feels private, peaceful, and naturally beautiful, creating the kind of setting that does not need much added decoration to feel special. If rain is in the forecast, don’t panic. We’ve got you covered, literally! Your ceremony can easily move under the covered pavilion so you can still enjoy the garden wedding you have been dreaming of.
The covered pavilion is the centerpiece of every celebration at CJ’s Off the Square, offering one of the most unique open-air reception spaces near Nashville. Surrounded by gardens, chandeliers, and string lights, it creates the perfect setting for dinner, dancing, and celebrating with the people you love most.
Whether your style is classic, romantic, modern, or more relaxed, our team will help you customize the details to make the space feel like your own. On the wedding day, we take care of all the setup and cleanup so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
After the ceremony, your guests can enjoy a stroll through the garden while sipping cocktails and enjoying hors d’oeuvres. A choice of two passed appetizers for cocktail hour is included in our wedding package, with the option to add more.
Cocktail hour is the perfect time for you and your wedding party to finish photos while your guests relax and mingle. This part of the evening feels relaxed, social, and full of anticipation before everyone gathers under the pavilion for dinner and dancing.
Enjoy a brunch, lunch, or dinner menu prepared by our exclusive catering team. Your wedding package includes your choice of salad, two entrées, two sides, and fresh bread, beautifully plated with seated service. Wedding cake and non-alcoholic beverages are also included, with plenty of opportunities to personalize the menu to fit your style.
After dinner, raise a glass to your new life together and celebrate with your friends and family on the dance floor under the pavilion. Your wedding package also includes a professional DJ to keep the evening flowing, from your grand entrance and first dance to the last song of the night.
At the end of the night, we will invite your guests to the front porch to send you off in style. Your wedding package includes your choice of sparklers or bubbles for a memorable ending to the celebration.
Then, head off into married life while our team takes care of the cleanup. There is nothing left for you or your family to do but enjoy the memories you have made.
CJ’s Off the Square is Nashville’s most romantic outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and business events. Located in downtown Franklin, TN, we specialize in all-inclusive event packages with everything you need for a gorgeous garden celebration.