Violin and Cello wedding Ceremony Music at the A-Frame Club in Winter Park, COlorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Mari Charlson Photography

On a hot weekday in mid-July, our violin and cello duo traveled up to the Colorado mountains to play for a secluded and intimate wedding ceremony at the A-Frame Club in Winter Park. This couple gathered with about 20 of their closest friends and family, and everyone stayed in the architecturally delightful A-frame accommodations that surround the wedding site.

The cooler mountain air was a refreshing change from the hot temperatures of the Front Range, and dramatic storm clouds were starting to build over the mountain peaks. The ceremony was to take place in a wildflower meadow, drenched in golden afternoon sunshine. The sound of the breeze whispering through the tall pines alongside the sound of the river murmuring over stones added to the soft ambiance.

From the Groom:

“Christen and team are awesome. We loved the wide range of songs to choose from and guests buzzed about the elegance they added to our event.”

The couple requested a shorter 15-minute prelude, but since many guests were already outside enjoying the beautiful setting and storm clouds were moving in, we decided to start early. We played a mix of music that included pop, country, and classic rock, such as I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles), Kiss Me (Six Pence None the Richer), Bubbly (Colbie Caillat), and Golden (Harry Styles).

Before the processional began, a few family members walked down during the prelude music. The song that we were playing when that happend was Concerning Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings, a perfect fit for the setting and for the moment. Then, the bride was escorted down the aisle by her parents to “Yellow” by Coldplay. The ceremony was completely charming, and as soon as the couple kissed, we launched into “Dreams” by the Cranberries.

After the ceremony, we continued to play lively postlude music, including Higher Love (An International Affair), Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen), Birds of a Feather (Billie Eilish), and Hey Ya (Outkast). In the end, I was really glad that we were able to start early and give the couple their full hired time! The storm came upon us a few minutes before our planned ending time, and we made the call to pack up before it began to rain. Happily, we made it to our cars with all of our things just in time for the first rumble of thunder and raindrops!