Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and COcktail Hour Music at the Arrabelle in Vail Square, Photo by Kimmi D Photography

Stephanie and Thomas’s Bridgerton inspired wedding at The Arrabelle at Vail Square was everything one could hope for in a September celebration in the Colorado mountains. Everyone enjoyed clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and lush views of Vail’s ski slopes.

From the Bride:

“Christen was WONDERFUL to work with!!! For our wedding at the Arrabelle in Vail, CO we wanted a string duet - violin and cello. Christen is a preferred vendor for Vail resorts and once we reached out to her to inquire, I can see why. Her music is lovely, she was a dream to work with and guided us through the entire process. We chose to play classical before the ceremony and contemporary for the cocktail hour. Her playlist is massive!! Unfortunately there was competing music coming from a bar next door but when Christen was playing, we never heard the other music. Christen's music was the perfect touch to the scenic backdrop of Vail. I wouldn't think twice about using her again.”

Our violin and cello duo performed on the Great Room Terrace, a calming outdoor space overlooking downtown Vail and the mountains. Guests arrived to the sound of our elegant classical music, including selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Handel’s Water Music, setting the mood for a romantic ceremony. A few minutes before the ceremony began, we played Schubert’s Ave Maria, as requested by the bride, to lead guests to their seats and to prepare for the processionals.

The wedding party entered to Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze, followed by Stephanie’s walk down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon in D. The ceremony was performed beautifully by Stephanie’s brother, and he made it so heartfelt and personal. When the newlyweds were announced, we launched into Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, a perfect selection for the mountain setting and the celebration to follow.

We were originally going to play acoustically in the intimate setting, but after the ceremony concluded, a nearby restaurant began playing loud jazz music. I always come prepared, and I quickly set up my sound system. Our music carried clearly across the terrace, ensuring our live performance was the one featured for this couple.

As the light softened over the mountains, we shifted to contemporary favorites arranged for strings—songs like Wildest Dreams, A Sky Full of Stars, and Perfect. The mix of classical and modern styles created a Bridgerton inspired feel that guests loved, and several even picked up on the theme without knowing about it at all!