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!

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

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.

It was so lovely to be a part of this gorgeous August wedding ceremony at the Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs. The combination of the red rocks, the sunset, and the wildfire smoke turned the ceremony location into a pastel watercolor with delicate shades of pinks and blues.

From the Bride:

“Christen and her team were nothing short of amazing! Leading up to my wedding, we were in constant contact and had so much fun with our love of music. I would bounce ideas off of her and she would get back to me almost instantaneously. She is so much fun to work with and is an amazing musician. Alex and Anna accompanied her and they were so talented as well. She was able to organize playing several really special songs for my wedding. Not only amazing musicians but also so very kind. “

Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Flute, Guitar, Cello Trio wedding ceremony music at the Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs, Photo by Katie Corinne Photography

The combination of the flute, guitar and cello is just perfect because I can imitate vocals on my flute, the guitar replaces the guitar or piano part with full chords, and the cello fills out the bass. With three very different sounding instruments, this ensemble has an elegant and full sound.

The songs that the bride selected beautifully complimented the setting. We played restful selections by Jim Brickman, "Have I Told You Lately” (Rod Stewart), “Shallow” (Lady Gaga), and “Stand by Me” (Ben King).

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight - Flower Girl
Butterflies (Kacey Musgraves) - Bride
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Garden of the Gods Resort
Wedding Planner: A Touch of Bliss
Photographer: Katie Corinne Photography - Thank you for these lovely photos!
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute, Guitar, Cello Trio
Officiant: Writing With Love by Dana

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

Flute, Guitar, Cello Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs

From the Bride: