Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music in Edwards, Colorado

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music in Edwards, Colorado - Music by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music in Edwards, Colorado - Music by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

This vibrant couple didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of their 2020 wedding plans, but their plans did change many times leading up to their wedding, with the safety of their family and friends in mind. They finally ended up with an intimate wedding ceremony at a privater rental home on the top of a mountain, and the end result was stunning!

Our flute and violin duo set the mood with elegant music that the bride chose, including “Ave Maria” (Schubert), “What a Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong), and “River Flows in You” (Yiruma). The ceremony was held outside with a panoramic mountain view as the backdrop.

The bride walked down the aisle to a very special rendition of “A Thousand Years”, which my violinist sung while I accompanied her on flute. From our perch above the ceremony, we could see elk leaping and playing on the mountains as the ceremony was taking place.



From the Bride:

“We Could Not Recommend Someone More”

“Christen is a pleasure to work with. She is organized, timely, and professional. She helped us put together a lovely timeline, and chose music that was perfectly suited to our tastes. She is outstandingly talented and wonderful to work with! We could not recommend someone more.”

Ceremony Music:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Wedding Party
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Bride
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight- After First Reading
Romanza from Eine Kline Nachtmusik (Mozart) - After Second Reading
Amazing Grace - Knot Tying Ceremony
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles) - Recessional

Samples from Cocktail Hour Music:
Canon in D (Pachelbel), You’ll Be in My Heart (Tarzan), Moon River

Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony Music - Flute and Violin Duo - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Photographer - Shebli Huston Photography
Videographer - Chris Rasmussen Films

 

Flute and Violin Make the Perfect Pair!

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado

The second half of September is my favorite time of year in Vail, Colorado, with the cooler weather, warm sunshine, and spectacular autumn foliage. This year was no exception, and this Denver couple timed their wedding day perfectly for dazzling peak fall color!

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Our flute and guitar duo played a song list selected by the bride and groom, and we loved how a few of the guests and other vendors engaged with the music with small bursts of singing and dancing!

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

During the ceremony, the couple did a symbolic golf shot into the the lake, while we accompanied the moment by playing “What a Wonderful World”. The good cheer of the guests, our music and the spectacular setting were a very poignant oasis in the midst of crazy times.

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

From the Bride:

”Magical Touch for our Wedding Ceremony”

“Christen and Alex provided flute and strings music for our wedding ceremony and it was wonderful. Christen was extremely responsive from the first time we reached out and worked with us to pick our perfect list of songs. It added a truly magical touch to our wedding ceremony and I highly recommend.”

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Wedding Prelude and Postlude Music:
All You Need is Love (Beatles), Perfect (Ed Sheeran), Could you be Loved (Bob Marley), Sunshine of my Life (Stevie Wonder), Here Comes the Sun (Beatles), A Whole New World from Aladdin, Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Come Away With Me (Norah Jones) - Wedding Party
Make You Feel My Love (Adele) - Bride
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) - Golf Shot into lake during ceremony
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder) - Recessional

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Vail Wedding Island
Ceremony Music: Flute and Guitar Duo by Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Photographer: Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Vail Wedding Island in Vail, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Roshan

Flute and Harp Duo at Mount Princeton Hot Springs in Colorado

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Photos courtesy of Adore Photography

It was a chilly late summer morning when I left my house to play my flute for a wedding at Mount Princeton Hot Springs. The drive took me quickly into the mountains and even though it was a long drive, the scenery was so beautiful that the time flew by. The changes in the location and elevation continually brought new vistas. Sometimes I drove thorough deep pine forests and at other times I was surrounded by airy aspen trees, their brilliant yellow leaves sparkling in the bright autumn sunshine. At other times, there were low scrub lands or open grassy areas that stretched for miles, reminding me of the Colorado plains.

The wedding venue and lawn at Mount Princeton Hot Springs had the feeling of grandeur. During the day, the reception hall was lit with golden sunlight coming through the many high windows, and at night the indoor lights shone out, illuminating the entire building. The hall opened out to a large sloping lawn with perfectly manicured emerald green grass. A river ran behind the ceremony site making a beautiful musical song that added to the ambiance of the location. The backdrop for this scene were the strangely white Chalk Cliffs that glowed in the sunshine. There was also a great view of Mount Princeton and Mt. Antero, dark with pines.

The sun shone in the bright blue sky and it was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding ceremony. It was extremely windy, so I used my Bose amplification system to make sure that our flute and harp duo would be easily heard above the wind. We serenaded the guests with elegant classical music as they arrived and then we played for the processional. The bride came riding up in a fairy tale-like Cinderella carriage that was pulled by a white horse while we played "Beauty and the Beast". The ceremony was incredibly romantic and there were many happy tears.

After the ceremony, we played for the cocktail hour indoors. We played a selection of contemporary and jazz style romantic songs that worked beautifully for flute and harp and complemented the theme of the wedding. The decorations inside were stunning and flowers were everywhere. The tall windows at the back of the building boasted a grand view of the chalk cliffs. I won't forget this fairy tale wedding!

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Prelude Music Sample:

Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach), Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Beethoven), Meditation from Thais (Massenet)

Wedding Processional Music:

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, Flower Girl
Beauty and the Beast - Bride
What a Wonderful World - Tree Planting Ceremony
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz) -  Recessional

Cocktail Hour Music Samples:

Moon River, Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwin), Over the Rainbow, The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall, The Swan (Saint Saens), Simple Gifts, Love is Here to Stay (Gershwin), Unforgettable (Sinatra), It Had to Be You (Sinatra)

Wedding Ceremony Vendors:

Venue: Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Musicians: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Harp Duo
Photographer: Adore Photography
DJ: Elite Entertainment
Singer: John Redmon

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music

Colorado flute and harp wedding ceremony music