Tag Archives | September

Bright and Blue | Kellie + Carl | September 22

What a fun wedding this was! Kellie + Carl have such charming personalities and the look of their wedding matched them perfectly – bright, energetic, and elegant! They’re both in the airline industry, so they found several creative ways to use that motif throughout their engagement and wedding. Our thanks to Ace Photography for sharing the photos with us.

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Invitation

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Bridemaids Dresses

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Bride Shoes

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Groom Survival Kit

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue September Bride

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square First Look

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Bridemaids Dresses and Bouquets

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue and White Details

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Garden Ceremony

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Bridesmaids Dresses

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue September Garden

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Blue Cake Blackberry Tarts

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Wedding Rings

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Guest Book Photo Frame

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Bubble Grand Exit

Peaches and Cream | Lauren + Charlie | September 16

Peach was the must-have color for 2012 – I simply swoon when I look at this wedding! Cynthia Michelle did a wonderful job capturing the sweet spirit of the day, with Lauren’s lovely style and Charlie’s handsome uniform.  I think Lauren may have had my favorite bouquet of the year with those delicious peach garden roses and anemones. Hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Peach Bridal Bouquet

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Mr and Mrs Cake Topper

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Rustic Peach Bridesmaid Bouquet

 Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Seating Chart

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Cuisine  Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square Hot Dog Station

Nashville Garden Wedding Venue CJ's Off the Square First Dance

Vineyard Hues | Lauren + Kevin | September 29

The deep wine and coral colors of Lauren + Kevin’s wedding were so perfect for a late September affair, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful night. It was fantastic to have Joe Hendricks back shooting at CJ’s for this truly lovely evening!

Rustic Fall Jewel Tones | Style Ideas

I thought today we could take a peek back at one of our previous Fall Open Houses, as we have not yet shared it on the blog with you! The jewel tones of this look – sapphire, emerald, amethyst, ruby – all had a twist to them, and were a bit warmer and rustier than their truest hue, evoking the Fall palette but without the oranges, yellows, and reds more commonly used for a literal Fall look. Our thanks to Dove Wedding Photography, JHenderson Studios, and Jen Cook Photo for their images!

The Original Morning Light Wedding | Michelle + Joel | September 21

The one that started it all! Michelle + Joel were our very first morning wedding back in 2008, and they couldn’t have started a better trend. Gorgeous photos capturing that glorious time of day taken by Gray Photography.

Sunny September | Sarah + Rhett | September 24

As always happens when we have a wedding shot by Brandon Chesbro, I have way too many favorite images to share with you today! I love so many from this wedding, and I know you’ll find a few of your own too. Sarah and Rhett and their lovely, sweet families were such a joy to have, and you can see that in every smile. Sarah was just beaming all night, and once they hit the dance floor – watch out! Too much fun. Enjoy!

One of my absolute favorite shots – so simple but absolutely stunning!

 

 

Romantic Renewal | Janet + Kit | September 3

I’m so glad we got to work with Ashlea Terhune one more time before she made the big move to Spokane, WA. She is a great photographer, so if any of you have friends and family in that area, make sure you spread the word to them!

Kit and Janet have been married for 20 years, and decided to have a wonderful renewal celebration to honor their years together. It was a gorgeous night and a great time was had by all! I was especially fond of her color choices – the Wedgewood blue linen from Southern Events is one of my favorite shades, and I liked that she chose to contrast that with some bold pinks and yellow in her flowers. Lovely!

Charleston Meets Nashville | Rehearsal Dinner | September 9

I just love doing rehearsal dinners – they are so much fun!  All of the energy and excitement building, leading up to the next day’s big wedding. We were delighted when Mrs. Huff decided to host her dinner with us. CJ’s was the perfect size for her 100 guests. For those of you who love CJ’s but couldn’t host your wedding with us because you were expecting 200-300 guests, we are ideal for your smaller rehearsal dinner! Our big thanks to Chris and Adrienne Scott for coming by to photograph the details for us!

Jane and her family hail from Charleston, SC and are very proud of their hometown. She wanted to make sure she could give the bride’s family and guests a taste of their beloved city, and we were thrilled to make that happen for her. Our wonderful florist Caprice incorporate beach grass, sand, and driftwood in with the centerpieces, along with pictures of Matt + Kali and table name descriptions of special sites in Charleston!

Guests were greeted on the CJ’s porch with passed appetizers and some mellow tunes from Blue Tone Music.

The menu from A Catered Affair was a spectacle! I just have to share it with you.

Champagne Lobster Tartlettes
A delicious blend of champagne-poached lobster and gruyere cheese baked in a savory bite-sized shell
Endive Spoon
Fresh endive leaves filled with Waldorf-style filling. Diced apples, toasted pecans, blue cheese vinaigrette
Fried Green Tomatoes
Corn-dusted coins of hot green tomatoes topped with cool tabouli and queso fresca
Praline Chicken Tenders
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast, fried golden and tossed in brown sugar praline sauce
Pulled Pork BBQ
Hoecakes topped with Hickory Smoked pork shoulder pulled and tossed with a mild BBQ sauce
Hoppin’ John
Tennessee Hoppin’ John with Summer Field Peas
Seasonal Greens
Seasonal Collard Greens seasoned with our house-smoked pork belly and served with our signature Serrano Vinegar and our Dill Spiced Vinegar
Southern Spoonful
Cherry Tomato and Cucumber on Red-leaf Lettuce with Sweet Shredded Carrot Garnish all marinated and on a red leaf foundation
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese served with diced tomatoes, chopped onions, crispy bacon, sour cream and additional shredded cheese

And of course, three delicious chocolate cakes in the shape of Matt’s mandolin, guitar, and banjo, complimented by dessert shots of Banana Pudding and Key Lime pie!

Fabulous Fall | Barbara + Jim | September 25

The combination of vibrant oranges, romantic reds, cool weather and a glowing bride and groom made this a beautiful, outdoor wedding at CJ’s Off the Square!

For the full gallery of Barbara and Jim’s wedding, visit our Facebook page.

Photos courtesy of Shannon Jenkins Photography.

Wedding Highlights Video | Christie + Rod

Having a professional capture your wedding day on video is becoming more and more popular. The age of Uncle Bob shooting on the ol’ handheld camcorder has ended and affordable, quality video production is within the reach of any couple.

Enjoy this beautiful highlight reel of Christie and Rod’s September wedding at CJ’s Off the Square. Now wouldn’t you love to have such a beautiful keepsake to share with family and friends for years to come?

Thanks to First Dance Pictures for sharing this clip!