Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Lara Photography

It’s not often it hails right when a wedding ceremony is supposed to begin, but this was the third time in my career when it happened. This Denver couple knew about Colorado’s capricious weather, and they took the rain and hail in stride and didn’t let it dampen their spirits!

I played flute, accompanied by by guitarist, and we were outside and ready to play under our shelter as soon as the guests began making their way out to the ceremony site. The guests were provided with blankets to ward off the chill, and umbrellas for the rain. As they waited, our music provided a warmth to the entire setting, giving a lovely ambiance for the ceremony to come.

As guests arrived, we played a number of John Denver tunes, which is the perfect fit for the Colorado mountains. John Denver’s music also works wonderfully with flute and guitar, with my flute taking the place of the vocals. We also played a few Disney tunes and other contemporary selections.

It rained throughout the ceremony, but it began to clear by the time that cocktail hour was to begin. For cocktails, we played a mix of fast and slow contemporary tunes that everyone was able to enjoy while partaking of refreshments.

From and Email From the Bride:

“Thank you so much for everything! The music was a perfect addition to the ceremony, and we really appreciate you being flexible with the rain. We were happy cocktail hour was dry, and everyone raved about the music. Thank you again!”, Nicole D., Bride

Watch Video: “Sunshine on my Shoulders” by John Denver, Performed Live by our Flute and Guitar Duo

Ceremony Music:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis): Seating of the Family and Wedding Party
Annie’s Song (John Denver): Bride
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles): Recessional

Sample Music from the Prelude and Cocktail Hour:
Come Away with Me (Norah Jones), Amazed (Lonestar), Sunshine on My Shoulders (John Denver), Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver), Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Butterflies (Kacey Musgraves), Holy (Justin Bieber), Bubbly (Colbie Caillat), Secrets (One Republic), Shallow (Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga), Rocky Mountain High (John Denver)