A Brisk Autumn Day Wedding at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek: String Quartet
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String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
A brilliant autumn mountainside on a chilly, windy, and rainy day set the stage for this elegant Colorado wedding ceremony. The fall foliage looked rich and bright against the moody sky, and our music completed the atmosphere with the bride’s joyful classical selections.
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
The tent rental folks sadly forgot to deliver our musicians canopy in their flurry of bringing other items, and they came back with it just as it was time for us to play. Unfortunately, they couldn’t figure out how to set up the shelter for us, but they finally got it mostly up just in time for the rain to begin again. We moved underneath quickly to protect our instruments and kept playing.
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
We played traditional and classical prelude music and hymns, and we included selections from Vivaldi's Seasons and Handel's Water Music at the couple's request. We accompanied the communion for the bride and groom with a beautiful hymn “Come Thou Fount”, followed by “Blessed Assurance”. The recessional was the lively and traditional “Hornpipe Finale” from Handel's Water Music.
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
The cocktail hour was supposed to be outside, but because of the weather, it was moved indoors. I had all our sound equipment set up in advance so that we could move quickly. Having amplification really helped us be heard over the large number of guests, and we created a lively atmosphere with upbeat contemporary music.
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
Playing music at a wedding requires preparation, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Even when things don't go as planned, as was the case with our canopy and the weather, being able to keep a positive attitude and work together as a team can help ensure a successful performance.
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach): Mothers, Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, Flower Girl
Canon in D (Pachelbel): Bride
Come Thou Fount: Communion
Hornpipe Finale (Handel): Recessional
Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Wedding Planner: Pink Champagne Events
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Quartet
Photographer: Jamee Photography
Thank you for these beautiful photos!
Videographer: Wedding Videos Colorado
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, Photo by Jamee Photography