Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Photo by Jo McGowan Weddings

“I want to get married in a cloud” is not the first thing a bride thinks to say, but this couple got to experience the dreamy, soft light of having their wedding in the clouds! Though it obscured the views, the fog created a magical effect that narrowed the world to soft, muted shades, with no sign of the usual overly bright July sunshine. Such thick fog is very unusual for Colorado especially during the hot days of July, but the fog lingered until late in the day on the mountainside.

From the Bride

“We had the pleasure of working with Christen for our wedding in Boulder, and she was simply fantastic. From start to finish, she made the process of arranging our strings duo for the ceremony and cocktail hour effortless. Christen's communication and organization were top-notch, and her guidance on the processional and recessional order was invaluable. Even with last-minute adjustments requested by our officiant in the final week, Christen was incredibly adaptable and accommodating. Her and Brightin's performance was outstanding, and we wholeheartedly recommend Christen for any event needing live music!”

The ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House, overlooking the town of Boulder, Colorado. Our violin and cello duo was the perfect fit for this small wedding in the intimate setting. We played on the porch, where our sound system easily carried our music to the ceremony site down below. As guests began to arrive we greeted them with elegant songs selected by the bride, including Blackbird, Daylight, Young and Beautiful, and Make You Feel My Love. The bride requested that Enchanted by Taylor Swift be the very last song before the entrance of the wedding party. We looped it as needed as we watched the wedding party assembling in front of us, getting ready to walk.

The processional began with What a Wonderful World, which was a perfect fit for the foggy morning. After the family walked, we switched to Here Comes the Sun, accompanying the bridesmaids, who each wore a different summery color. Because the space was small, the wedding party took their seats, preparing for the couple to be the focus of the day. Then, the bride entered to Can’t Help Falling in Love, making her slow walk down the curving staircase.

The ceremony was joyful and personal, and though we didn’t get to see it from our corner of the porch, we could hear every word. After the vows, the ceremony closed with Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours), and guests moved up to the porch area for cocktails.

For cocktail hour, I turned our speaker inward and we continued to play a wide range of music selected by the bride. Guests were entertained by the Beatles, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Elton John, and Guns N’ Roses. The music stayed in the background but kept the atmosphere lively as guests mingled and enjoyed the day. As the cocktail hour drew to a close, we turned the music over to Casey Kleeman, who we just had the pleasure of meeting. She’s a guitarist who also sings beautifully, and she carried the music forward through lunch.

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Wedding Vendors:
Venue and Coordinator: Flagstaff House
Photographer: Jo McGowan Weddings
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Dinner Music: Casey Kleeman Music

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A Wedding in the Clouds at Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado: Violin and Cello Duo

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