On a gorgeous late June day, our string quartet headed out to a remote mountain location to play for a stunning wedding ceremony, where luxury was brought the Colorado mountain wilderness. The wedding was held at Castle Peak Ranch, which is owned by the groom’s family, and everything that was needed was brought in to make the couple’s special day truly magical and luxurious. Wendy Hampton, of Soiree Telluride, truly pulled off a logistical feat of epic proportions with this one!

The party started 3 days before the ceremony with a rehearsal dinner, then a welcome party on the following day. Finally, the big day arrived! Our string quartet drove on dirt roads for quite a long way, passing aspen groves, bucolic pastures, and sweeping mountain views. Our destination was the family’s stunning ranch home, which would be the site of the ceremony. After the ceremony, guests would be shuttled to the cocktail hour and reception under Tipi tents in the pastures, surrounded by nature and luxury.

The couple wanted to completely customize their day, so they hand selected all of their music for the prelude and ceremony. They also made 8 new song requests, which we learned specifically for their wedding day.

When the almost 300 guests began to arrive, we were ready to play the couple’s choice of prelude music as everyone mingled and enjoyed refreshments. After a fun prelude of contemporary music, we played the processional music as the wedding party and bride processed down the aisle.

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Castle Peak Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Photo by Samm Blake

Then, towards the middle of the ceremony, an unexpected rain shower broke loose, and out came the clear umbrellas that were provided for each of the guests. The ceremony continued as a beautiful double rainbow stretched across the sky, right behind the couple!

Sample Selections from the Prelude and Postlude Music:
You've Got the Love (Florence and the Machine)
Dog Days are Over (Florence and the Machine)
Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift)
Lover (Taylor Swift)
Sunflower (Post Malone)
Heat Waves (Glass Animals)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Roses (Chainsmokers): Wedding Party and Ringbearer
Sweet Child ‘O Mine (Guns ‘N Roses): Bride
I Gotta Feelin’ (Black Eyed Peas): Recessional