Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado

While Denver experienced 100 degree record-breaking temperatures this summer, our violin and cello duo escaped to a beautiful and secluded mountain aspen grove to play elegant live music for a stunning wedding ceremony. The location was Eaton Ranch, which is an exclusive wedding venue that only hosts four weddings per year, spaced at least three weeks apart. The stately aspens and peaceful setting felt quite like a serene outdoor wedding chapel.

The bride requested that we play upbeat, delicate, and meaningful music to compliment the majestic setting. We greeted guests with our music as they arrived to the ceremony site, enjoyed drinks, and mingled before the ceremony. We played for the ceremony, and continued to play for a little while after the ceremony, as photos were taken. Soon, the guests walked down the mountainside to the cocktail hour location, and our job was done!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Seating of the Family
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Wedding Party, Ringbearer, Flower Girl
Holy - Bride
You Are the Best Think (Ray LaMontage) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Eaton Ranch
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Wedding Planner: Kelly Karli Weddings and Events
Photographer: Sarah Porter Photography
Videography: Keever Films
Florist: La Rue Florals

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

It was a blustery day in late summer when I played with my flute and strings trio for this very elegant wedding ceremony. We played romantic contemporary music for this modern couple as guests arrived and enjoyed drinks.

It was such a windy day that the bride’s veil blew off her head just as she started walking down the aisle! It became tangled in a twiggy tree and it took the wedding planner and another good Samaritan a good five minutes to extricate the delicate tulle. The bride ended up being married without he veil on, but that was a small detail to her. It was obvious to see that this couple was so in love and happy to be married that nothing else really mattered. The ceremony was absolutely lovely.

After the ceremony, we played upbeat contemporary music as the guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the patio. I added our drum machine to these lively tunes to add the rhythm and energy that we love in pop and rock songs.

Listen to Flute and String Trio Music Samples Recorded Live at the Wedding:

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

Wedding Ceremony Music:
I Get to Love You (Ruelle) - Officiant and Parents
At Last (Etta James) - Bride
Marry You (Bruno Mars) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings Trio (flute, viola, cello) by Christen Stephens
Wedding Planner: Bluebird Productions
Photographer: Bubble Rock
Videographer: Elysium
Flowers: Vintage Magnolia
Hair and Makeup: Liz and Brittani
Reception Entertainment: Matchmaker Band

Flute and Strings Beautifully Compliment Each Other.

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Brightin Schlumpf

This summer, our flute and violin duo played for a joyful wedding ceremony at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado. This new venue has a beautiful reception and dining building with a large covered porch where guests can take in the peaceful views and fresh mountain air. The outdoor wedding chapel features a scenic space with a rustic arbor and patio area, blended into the landscape with surrounding boulders.

We learned two special songs for the ceremony. The first song was “Blue Sky” by the Allman Brothers. When the bride’s parents were still in college, her dad would bring his stereo out to the lawn in front of her mom’s dorm and play the song in honor of her (just like in the movies!). The second special song was “Carry on My Wayward Son” by Kansas. This was a special surprise for the groom, and it’s a meaningful song to him.

For the prelude, the bride requested upbeat, welcoming, and modern music selections. I put together a mix of pop and rock songs including selections from the Beatles and Coldplay, I accompanied some of the more upbeat tunes with beats on my drum machine, and the guests loved the energetic feel of our music.

From the Bride:

“Christen was one of the first vendors we contacted when we started the wedding planning process. I had stumbled on her website and found myself getting teary-eyed listening to samples on her website while imagining myself, in my dress, on my wedding day, walking down to the aisle to the music. I immediately messaged her and booked the date! Christen was so easy to work with- very fast responses, organized, professional and an overall lovely human. She even learned two special songs for us! One song was my parents song, which I walked down the aisle to (they were so moved with this selection), and the other was symbolic for my husband and his service in the military, and that song was our recessional (my husband was so surprised and moved). I didn't have any time to talk with Christen, or her violinist colleague, Brightin, on our wedding day itself (I had no idea how busy I would be that day!), but everything went perfectly as planned and their music was loved by all of the guests. We had several guests comment on how much they enjoyed the more modern music we selected and how the music really created and upbeat and positive energy for the ceremony. I strongly recommend Christen to any couple planning their wedding! She is a real professional, a talented musician and a kind person!”

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Brightin Schlumpf

Wedding Ceremony Music:
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Parents and Wedding Party
Blue Sky (Allman Brothers) - Bride
Carry on my Wayward Son (Kansas) - Recessional

Wedding Ceremony Vendors:
Venue: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Ceremony Music: Flute and Violin Duo by Christen Stephens
Wedding Coordinator: Kaitlin Shea Weddings
Photographer: Colorado Lifestyle Photography
Videography: Homefield Weddings

Experience the Joyful Sounds of the Flute and Violin.

Violin and Cello Duo at the Oaks at Plum Creek

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Oaks at Plum Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Christen Stephens

This summer, our violin and cello duo played music for a wedding ceremony at the Oaks at Plum Creek. The couple requested a set list of modern music, which we played as guests arrived.

The weather was very blustery and threatening rain, so the ceremony began early and concluded just as the first fat drops of rain began to fall. Just as we finished playing the recessional song, it began to pour in earnest, and we felt fortunate that we were under a canopy covering to protect our instruments!

Prelude Music (sample selections):
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), Blackbird (Beatles), All of the Lights (Kayne West), Can You Feel the Love Tonight from the Lion King, Hey Ya (Outkast)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Wedding Party
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight - Flower Girl and Bride
Sweet Child ‘O Mine - Recessional

Experience the Simple Elegance of our Violin and Cello Duo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek and the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Our string trio played elegant and fun music for a wedding ceremony at the charming Beaver Creek Chapel, followed by cocktail hour music at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek. We played classic prelude music that the bride selected, and then played a mix of upbeat classical, pop, and rock songs for the cocktail hour.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Wedding Prelude Music (Sample Selections):
All Creatures of Our God and King, Arioso (Bach), Serenade (Schubert), Nocturne from a Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn), Come Thou Fount

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Parents and Groomsmen
Anne’s Theme from Anne of Green Gables - Bridesmaid’s, Ringbearers, Flower Girls
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Be Thou My Vision - Communion
Doxology - accompany congregation
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

“Best Live Wedding Music of All Time”

“We were so incredibly fortunate to have Christen and her flutist and strings trio to play for our wedding recently at the Beaver Creek Chapel.

In the weeks leading up to our big day, Christen was incredibly supportive of my wife and I's decisions in terms of tailoring our dream playlist. They could not have set a better mood in the chapel that day, and there were tears of joy a'plenty.

Thank you so much to Christen Wedding Music and co. for their amazing work! Would definitely recommend to a friend, family, or stranger.” - Harry K., Groom

Listen to Music Samples Recorded Live from the Wedding:

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony Venue: The Chapel at Beaver Creek
Wedding Reception Venue: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Wedding Planner: A Touch of Bliss
Photographer: Kimi D Photography
Videographer: Van Buren Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Cocktail Hour Music (sample selections):
Romanza from Eine Kline Nachkmusik, Scheherazade Theme (Rimsky-Korsakov), Fughette in C (Handel), Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Feel Pretty from Westside Story, Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart), I’ve Got You Under my Skin (Cole Porter), Just One of Those Things (Cole Porter), Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol), At Last (Etta James)

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Enjoy Music from Our Very Popular String Trio.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

In July, our string trio enjoyed playing for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado. The bride walked down the aisle and everything went as planned, until the bride spontaneously began kissing her soon-to-be husband! At the gentle admonition of the officiant, she fell into the groom’s arms, laughing.

It threatened to rain, and we even saw some lightning, but this turned out to be the first of 22 weddings in a row where it actually didn’t rain during, right before, or right after a ceremony.

Our string trio played a few classical pieces selected by the bride before the ceremony, and afterwards during cocktails, we played set list of romantic and upbeat pop song covers.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Make You Feel My Love (Adele) - Seating of the Parents and Wedding Party Processional
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Sample Cocktail Hour Song Selections:
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Young and Beautiful (Lana Del Ray)
Imagine (Beatles)
Such Great Heights (Iron and Wine)
Yellow (Coldplay)
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

From Classical Music to Covers of Pop Songs, Our String Trio Will Bring Life and Beauty to any Celebration!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

My violinist and I loved playing beautiful music for this couple, who were finally celebrating their vows before family and friends. Their ceremony date was exactly one year after they were married in a private ceremony in 2020. The ceremony took place at the Lionsgate Center’s Dove House in Lafayette, Colorado.

It was a very meaningful and special occasion, and we were so glad to be a part of it! We played elegant classical music that the bride selected, both as guests arrived and after the ceremony concluded. The rain held off just long enough for a lovely outdoor ceremony, and cooling cloud cover.

Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Wedding Party
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Allegro from the Bach Suite #3 in D Major - Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

I just loved working with this bride on her wedding ceremony music! She was so easy to work with, and kind and intelligent. She dreamed of walking down the aisle to a song called “Celtic Dawn” by Roy Todd, and I made a special arrangement of the song for string trio. I sent her an audio file of the arrangement, and she used it to time her walk down the aisle prior to her wedding day. She ended up doing it perfectly, and was just approaching the groom when we played the big crescendo towards the end. I chose the remaining music, which was a combination of lively and romantic classical music.

From the Bride:

“Christen and her strings crew played for our wedding recently, and they played beautifully! There was a song I heard that I wanted played while I walked down the aisle that wasn’t on their list, and she made sure they learned it before the big day. They even arrived early to practice and get it recorded for me. Christen was quick to respond, genuinely excited to be a part of our day, and was willing to go above and beyond to ensure everything was just what we had envisioned. I’m so happy we choose them and would highly encourage you to consider them to play for your next special event. You won’t be disappointed!” - E.E.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years - Groom, Flower Girl, Ringbearer
Celtic Dawn (Roy Todd) - Bride
Air in F from Handel’s Water Music - Tree Planting Ceremony
Hornpipe Finale from Handel’s Water Music - Recessional

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Della Terra Mountain Chateau
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio
Officiant: Scott Awbrey
Photographer: Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Our String Trio is where Tradition and Romance Meet

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

I played cello along with my violinist for this fun and sweet wedding ceremony amidst the July wildflowers on the Holy Cross Event Deck. We were crossing our fingers for no rain, and the weather stayed sunny and dry for this Mississippi bride. The haze from the California wildfires was thick in the mountains that day, and it gave the landscape a soft and dreamlike quality.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

As we were setting up to play, we had a freak accident! As I was kneeling to set up, the wind carried the patio umbrella that was over us right out of the stand! The umbrella pole hit me right in the center of the forehead! I was very dazed and felt sick, so we asked for help and I was carted off to the medic. The folks at the wedding deck promptly replaced our umbrella with a more secure one, but I’ll be double checking that every umbrella is secured in its stand for the rest of my life now!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

I was grateful to be able to play music despite being very dizzy! I didn’t get any photos of the wedding because of my injury, but John Cain was so generous in sharing his professional photos with me! The photos are stunning and made even more so by the wildflowers, which were prettier than they’ve ever been, due to all the rain we’ve been getting.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

The bride let me select all of her prelude and ceremony music, only requesting nothing sad and no tears! She said in her wonderful Southern accent, “I don’t want to be bawlin’ as I walk down the aisle”. I think we succeeded with a selection of upbeat classical and contemporary music, and there wasn’t a single tear but smiles all around!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Wedding Ceremony Music
I Will (Beatles) - Wedding Party
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Holy Cross Event Deck
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Officiant: Elevate Wedding Officiant
Photographer: John Cain Photography - thank you for these incredible photos!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

From the Groom:

“Christen and her musicians are amazing! They played recently at our July wedding in Breckenridge and the music was beautiful. She even learned a couple of specific songs that we asked for, and our guests loved the mix of contemporary songs they played during the ceremony and part of the reception. Christen was so nice and we are so thankful her and her string quartet crew were a part of our day. Highly recommend!!”

Our string quartet had a wonderful time playing music for this wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! We played a short prelude of classical and traditional music, and then switched to upbeat contemporary music for the cocktails and reception. The “Flower Boi” played his part perfectly and made us all laugh!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

As we played “Forever, and Ever, Amen” during the prelude, I heard a hint of singing from the guests. During the reception, the singing was a little louder while we played “Just the Way You Are”. I couldn’t resist, and we launched into “Take Me Home, Country Roads'“, and the whole room erupted in enthusiastic, off-key singing!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

We continued playing lively contemporary music and finished with a requested encore performance of “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. There was so much energy throughout the evening, and we were enjoying playing so much, that we didn’t realize how hungry we had become. The couple had arranged for us to eat food from the buffet afterwards and it was very welcome gesture.

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Wedding Ceremony Music:

Bittersweet Symphony (Verve) - Wedding Party
All of the Lights (Kayne West) (slow section) - Bride
Overjoyed (Matchbox 20) - Recessional

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Wedding Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Quartet
Venue: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Photography: Andrea Stark Photography - Thank you so much for these beautiful photos!

The signage at this wedding is worth highlighting - it was delightful and nerdy!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Our String Quartet is equally comfortable playing elegant classical music and rocking out on contemporary tunes!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the YMCA of the Rockies and the Twin Owls Steakhouse

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

This July, my team and I played music for a wedding ceremony at the YMCA of the Rockies Overlook Chapel, which is at the top of Emerald Mountain. We arrived at the chapel after a drive up a winding dirt mountain road. The mountaintop felt wild and isolated, and it was completely silent except for the breeze in the trees and distant thunder.

As we warmed up and did sound check, we were swarmed by biting flies, which were enjoying the fact that we couldn’t really defend ourselves while we were playing our instruments. It was a relief when storm clouds covered the hot sun and the wind blew the worst of the flies away. When it was time to start the wedding, the mountaintop was still empty of people except for us and the officiant. The thunder rumbled louder and we saw lightning, and we hoped that everyone would arrive before the storm did!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Soon everyone arrived at once in a caravan of cars, and we played one prelude song and then launched into the bride’s song so that she could be married before the storm came. The bride walked down the aisle to a special arrangement that I made of “Precious Love” by James Morrison, a song that was meaningful to her.

The ceremony was really quick, and just as the couple was pronounced husband and wife, a few fat raindrops had begun to fall. People hurried away quickly, and we wrapped up the recessional song so that we could get to safety. We packed up under the shelter of our little canopy, during a deluge of wind, rain, flooding, and lightning.

Afterwards, we all made it safely to the Twin Owls Steakhouse, and we played lively contemporary music to entertain the guests during the cocktail reception.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony Venue - YMCA of the Rockies - Overlook Chapel
Wedding Cocktail Hour and Reception Venue - Twin Owls Steakhouse
Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio

Live Music adds Just the Right Touch to your Wedding Celebration!

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado

It was such a joyful experience to play live music for Lara and Paul’s wedding ceremony at the Sara Smith outdoor chapel. The couple traveled from Oklahoma to to have their destination wedding in the majestic Colorado mountains. The couple was delightful to work with, and they wanted to hear music that matched their fun-loving personalities. To give their ceremony the playful and fun feeling that they wanted, they chose our flute and guitar duo. Lara loved the celebratory sound of the flute for her wedding rather than the more solemn and formal feeling of strings. Their song selections were joyful and light and included fun classical music and jazz.

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

The ceremony was filled with love and laughter and joy with not a hint of smoke coming in from the nearby Cameron Peak wildfire. Just as the ceremony was ending, we could see the smoke on the horizon, and the photos after the ceremony were over just in time!

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Expert Tip: For the best possible weather for your Colorado wedding ceremony, have your ceremony in the late morning or early afternoon.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Groomsmen, Bridesmaid, Flower Girl
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Bride
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (Natalie Cole) - Recessional

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: YMCA of the Rockies (Sara Smith Chapel)
Wedding Planner: Tied and True Events
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Guitar Duo
Photographer: Sharee Davenport

Do you want a light and joyful sound for your wedding celebration? Listen to flute and guitar music samples.

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sara Smith Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sharee Davenport

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music in Denver, Colorado

This Denver wedding ceremony couldn’t have had better timing, with a weather system that pulled the wildfire smoke away from Colorado for just a few days. The bride and groom were graced with brilliant blue skies and perfect weather for their wedding day.

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

The ceremony took place on a private elegant rooftop garden in downtown Denver. We accompanied the ceremony and cocktail hour with our romantic and joyful flute and harp music.

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

The ceremony was intimate with just immediate family members, and they were all such amazing and kind people. It was a joy to be a part of this special day.

From the Bride

“Christen Was Phenomenal”

“Christen and her accompanist were absolutely amazing. My husband and I can’t say enough about them! We had them for our intimate wedding in September and she was so amazing to work with. As are most things in 2020, this was always a dream of mine to have a harp at my wedding but it was a last minute decision as we were trying to be COVID conscious. Christen was phenomenal. She was flexible, she learned the songs we had our heart set on and she helped us come up with a wonderful ceremony and cocktail play list. Truly my one regret from our wedding is not sitting down for a few more minutes to just enjoy the beautiful music. I hope to work with Christen again and would 100% recommend her to any friends or family looking to add that special touch to their event. Thank you for helping to make 2020 so memorable for us!”

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Processional - Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Recessional - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)

The bride selected her entire cocktail hour music playlist:
Shallow (Lady Gaga), Perfect (Ed Sheeren), All of Me (John Legend), Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis), Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeren), I’m Yours (Jason Mraz), A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), Over the Rainbow from the Wizard of Oz, Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton), Someone Like You (Adele), Make You Feel My Love (Adele), The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall, And So it Goes (Billy Joel), It Had to Be You, Stand by Me (Ben King), Amazed (Lonestar), Everything I Do from Robin Hood, From this Moment On (Shania Twain), Annie’s Song (Jonh Denver), Come Away with Me (Norah Jones)

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Duo
Photographer: Laura Murray Photography
Videographer: Elysium Weddings

Add the music of angels to your wedding ceremony or next event!

Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Denver, Colorado by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Murray

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

The guests were traveling in from Georgia and Wisconsin and they were greeted by Colorado at its finest with plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast including ATV tours, archery, fishing, and hiking. The entire area is surrounded by the White River National Forest and it’s beautiful untouched land.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

From the Client:
“Christen provided the most beautiful music for our wedding ceremony. The flute and violin together were amazing. They also played after everyone had left the ceremony island for a bit which was lovely. From beginning to end Christen was professional and so easy to get in touch with. I highly recommend Christen and any musician who works with her.”

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

It was my first time playing wedding music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, and I fell in love with this stunning location. This little gem was quite a surprise because it’s so far off the beaten trail, and it’s truly surrounded by wilderness. I reached the camp after driving for many miles through the mountains, but when I arrived at the wedding site, I was greeted by well manicured lawns surrounded by glistening blue water, all with the backdrop of the wild Colorado mountains.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

Just as it was time for us to set up to play prelude music, a storm system moved through and everyone was crossing their fingers that an outdoor ceremony would still be able to happen. The sun did come out just as it was time for us to begin playing. There were very strong outflow winds after the storm. Normally, the wind steals the sound from my flute, but this was the first time I had the chance to try out my new Wind-D-Fender, and it worked like a charm! Our amplification also helped carry our sound loud and clear across the island over the sound of the wind.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

The bride had some favorite songs that she wanted to include in the prelude. I made special arrangements of each song, specifically for our flute and violin duo. These included:

• Bubbly (Colbie Caillat)

• Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)

• The Ash Grove

• A Day Without Rain (Enya)

• Moon River

• The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall

• Love Me Like You Do (Ellie Goulding)

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

Wedding Ceremony Songs:
Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) - Parents
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Wedding Party
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony Music - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Violin Duo
Photographer - Dani Cowan Photography
Venue - Camp Hale
Wedding Planner - Isabelle Kline Design
Flowers - Vail Vintage Magnolia

Our flute and violin duo will add a cheerful vibrancy to your wedding day! Listen to music samples here: Flute and Violin Music Samples

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Contemporary Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, Photo by Dani Cowan Photography

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Breakfast Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

The ranch is a remote campground and rafting center located on the Colorado River. I left my house at 5:30am so that I could have everything set up and ready to go for this pre-breakfast wedding ceremony. The wildfire smoke was thick in the air and made for a stunning sunrise over the mountains (right).

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

One thing that I love about my job is being able to travel to many interesting and exciting locations across Colorado. Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado was certainly among the more unusual wedding locations that I’ve been to. Most mountain weddings take place in the Colorado mountain resort towns, and until the pandemic happened, this wedding was likewise to be held at a beautiful Breckenridge venue. When that venue temporarily shut down for safety reasons due to the pandemic, the wedding celebration was moved to the fun and outdoorsy Rancho Del Rio.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

Before I even arrived, I felt like I was in a different world. The open plains of the Front Range and the thick pine forests of the Colorado resort towns were replaced by dry grasslands, mysterious types of trees, and scrubby unfamiliar shrubbery.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Wedding Party
Bridal March (Wagner) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Rancho Del Rio
Musicians: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet
Photographer: Roland Mott

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Our elegant quartet music almost felt out of place in such a wild setting, but our music became the focal point that guests were drawn to, and this is where they mingled before the ceremony began. The ceremony was beautiful with the backdrop of the Colorado River, and afterwards, the bride and groom made their getaway in a raft (left).

After the ceremony, we continued to play cheerful music for the breakfast, which the guests enjoyed under a pavilion area.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music in Avon, Colorado

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music in Bachelor Gulch, Avon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

I played solo flute for both the ceremony and appetizers. I played classical music by Bach, Mozart, and Debussy, and also more contemporary music by the Beatles, Sinatra, and a few jazz numbers along with some fun improvisation. I varied each song with different reverb settings on my amplification, and enjoyed imitating the original performances, and adding my own flair and personality. It completely made my day when one of the guests told me that my flute playing sounded like several instruments were playing, and not just a single flute!

I accompanied the cake cutting with "This is All I Ask” by Frank Sinatra. This was a song that the bride requested in memory of her grandfather, who used to sing it a lot.

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From the Mother of the Bride:

“Christen was very easy to work with from start to finish! The flute sounded amazing on the mountain during our outdoor wedding and we would highly recommend using Christen for any and every event indoor or outdoor!!!”

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Wedding Ceremony Songs:
Blackbird (Beatles) - Groom and Parents
Scarborough Fair (Traditional) - Bride
All my Loving (Beatles) - Recessional
This is All I Ask (Sinatra) - Cake Cutting

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Shane Macomber
Rabbi: Rabbi Joel D. Newman
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Solo Flute

This August, it was such a privilege to have the opportunity to play solo flute for this traditional Jewish wedding ceremony in the Colorado mountains. This New York couple had originally planned to have a large wedding celebration with all the trimmings, but due to the pandemic, they sadly had to cancel the celebration as originally planned. The re-imagined intimate ceremony that they ended up with may have been completely different than their first plan, but it was so full of love, joy, and meaning.

The couple was married on an empty lot with a beautiful view of Bachelor Gulch. The hot sun disappeared behind cooling, dramatic clouds just in time for the ceremony. Afterwards, everyone continued to celebrate with appetizers and cake at their vacation home in the village. The bride is a pianist, so she chose some lovely music selections that I was very excited to learn.

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music in Bachelor Gulch, Avon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

My Solo Flute Signature Package is my most versatile wedding music package, and I love playing everything from traditional classical music to pop and rock music.

Flute and Cello Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

This wedding ceremony took place on an absolutely perfect July day at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado. It was a significant ceremony to me because it was the first wedding that I played music for after the pandemic hit this year.

My cellist and I played elegant classical music for the arrival of guests before the ceremony. As we played, the pandemic and troubles of life seemed to float away on the breeze, and our music gave the setting such a peaceful and elegant feel. We continued to play classical music after the ceremony concluded and sent everyone off feeling relaxed, to the next stage of the wedding celebration.

Wedding season has certainly started once again for me with four more weddings in Estes Park, Larkspur, Beaver Creek, and Vail over the weekend. Wedding celebrations have become smaller and more intimate, but I truly feel that these smaller ceremonies can be more memorable and so meaningful. And, there’s always the option to celebrate again later with a big party!

Wedding Ceremony Songs:
Seating of the Parents - Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach)
Wedding Party - Hornpipe Finale (Handel)
Bride - Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
Recessional - Wedding March (Mendelssohn)

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Black Canyon Inn
Officiant: Reverend Scott Awbrey
Musicians: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Cello Duo
Photographer: Haley Allen

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Featured Venue: Sapphire Point

Sapphire Point is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Colorado mountains. I enjoy playing elegant wedding ceremony music at the overlook each year, and I’m excited to share my favorite highlights of this stunning wedding location. Sapphire Point is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, and it can accommodate up to 35 guests. The wedding site is beautifully situated and features sweeping views of the Dillon Reservoir and the surrounding Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. A short walk down a mountain trail brings you to the overlook, where you can enjoy the shade of the surrounding pine trees on hot summer days or the mountaintop sunshine when it’s chilly outside. The chipmunks are especially friendly and children and adults both enjoy feeding them before and after the wedding.

Sapphire Point is stunning in every season

A Summer Wedding at Sapphire Point

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A Winter Wedding at Sapphire Point

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An Autumn Wedding at Sapphire Point

A Spring Wedding at Sapphire Point

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Feeding the Chipmunks

The chipmunks at Sapphire Point are very friendly and will climb into your hand if you have food. They certainly make for some great photo ops!

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Beautiful Sunset Photos

Sunsets at Sapphire Point are spectacular, and many couples time their wedding ceremony to end shortly before sunset so that they have time to get that perfect shot.

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Intimate Elopements

Sapphire Point is the perfect elopement destination, and intimate enough for weddings with just the bride and groom, like this one.

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Tie it all together with elegant live music

Live music perfectly accompanies the stunning views at Sapphire Point. The space is small, so a soloist or a duo makes an elegant accompaniment to the natural beauty of this location. Most of the weddings that I book for Sapphire Point are for my joyful solo flute music.

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Are you ready to book beautiful live music for your Sapphire Point wedding? Contact me today and let’s customize your wedding day music!

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Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Aspen, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Aspen, Colorado

From the Mother of the Bride:

“Christen played along with a harp at my daughters destination wedding. They were just amazing. Due to some circumstances beyond our control we had to do a last minute change of venue. She didn't bobble at all. She made it so easy and was so accommodating. I received so many compliments and her professionalism was outstanding. She loves what she does and you can tell in every song she/they played. She made sure everything was perfect and it was. I highly recommend her for any and all occasions. She made my daughters wedding very memorable. Thank you again Christen!” - Brenda S.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Aspen, Colorado

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Musicians: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Duo
Wedding Planner: Blue Sky Elopements

It’s hard to surpass the elegance of the flute and harp, and with the flute playing the melody like vocals and the harp providing a romantic background, we can play just about any style of music. Listen to our flute and harp music samples.

It was almost the last day of summer when my harpist and I traveled up to Aspen, Colorado to play elegant flute and harp music for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We expected it to be cool in Aspen, but it turned out to be a beautiful warm day with a hot sun. The wedding ceremony was held at an elegant mountain home that had a backyard with stunning mountain views and hints of autumn foliage.

The bride loved our large song list, and she selected her entire wedding music program by herself, from the ceremony through the cocktails. Her music choices were varied and included sacred, classical, pop, country, rap, Disney, and jazz music. The guests loved the variety of music that we played, and they particularly enjoyed hearing some of the rap and pop pieces played on flute and harp.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Wedding Ceremony Music in Aspen, Colorado

Samples from Wedding Prelude and Postlude Music:
In the Garden (hymn), Jesu of Man's Desiring (Bach), A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Crazy (Willie Nelson), A Whole New World from Aladdin, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban), Fairest Lord Jesus, When You Wish Upon a Star, The Ludlows,Someday My Prince Will Come

Wedding Processional and Recessional Music:
The Lord’s Prayer - Seating of the Parents
Beauty and the Beast - Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girl, Ringbearer
Shallow (Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga) - Bride
Ave Maria (Schubert) - Sand Pouring Ceremony
Hey Ya (OutKast) - Recessional

Samples from Cocktail Hour Music:
Isn’t It Romantic (Ella Fitzgerald), Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars), Dream a Little Dream of Me (Louis Armstrong), Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Try to Remember (Jerry Orbach), Amazed (Lonestar), From This Moment, (Shania Twain), Love Me Tender (Elvis), The Wedding from Legends of the Fall, Hey Ya (OutKast)

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

Our music enhanced the incredible setting, and we greeted the arriving guests with a selection of classical and contemporary songs. I custom selected the songs for the couple to give their special day a feeling of peaceful elegance.

The bride and groom both told me that when they heard the bride song, they were incredibly moved by the moment, and as the musicians, we can’t that we didn’t have tears in our eyes too!

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

Samples from Prelude Music:
Make You Feel My Love (Adele), Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach), Andantino (Mozart), Wedding Song (There is Love) (Peter, Paul, and Mary), Be Thou My Vision, Air from Suite #3 in D Major (Bach), A Whole New World from Aladdin

Wedding Processional Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Parents and Groom
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, Ringbearers, Flower Girl
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
A Sky Full of Stars (Coldplay)- Recessional

Wedding Ceremony Vendors:
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio
Venue: Sanctuary Golf Course
Officiant: Clinton Anderson
Photographer: Brinton Studios
Videographer: Elevate Photography

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

This summer, I played cello with my string trio for this elegant and romantic wedding ceremony at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado. The Sanctuary Golf Course is an idyllic setting for a wedding with lush green grounds, waterfalls, vibrant flowers, and a beautiful wedding pavilion overlooking sweeping vistas.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

From the Bride:

Christen played for our wedding ceremony and did an absolutely wonderful job! We had a string trio, and really enjoyed working with Christen throughout the entire process. She helped us select our ceremony music and worked with our officiant to make sure everything went smoothly. We can't thank her enough.” - Tara T.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

Experience the elegance of strings for your wedding ceremony. Listen to string trio or string quartet music samples.

Quick Tip: Have an outdoor wedding ceremony under a pavilion or covered area so that you and your guests will be sheltered from sun, wind, and rain, and still have a magnificent view.

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Classical and Contemporary String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado