Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Brightin Schlumpf

This summer, our flute and violin duo played for a joyful wedding ceremony at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado. This new venue has a beautiful reception and dining building with a large covered porch where guests can take in the peaceful views and fresh mountain air. The outdoor wedding chapel features a scenic space with a rustic arbor and patio area, blended into the landscape with surrounding boulders.

We learned two special songs for the ceremony. The first song was “Blue Sky” by the Allman Brothers. When the bride’s parents were still in college, her dad would bring his stereo out to the lawn in front of her mom’s dorm and play the song in honor of her (just like in the movies!). The second special song was “Carry on My Wayward Son” by Kansas. This was a special surprise for the groom, and it’s a meaningful song to him.

For the prelude, the bride requested upbeat, welcoming, and modern music selections. I put together a mix of pop and rock songs including selections from the Beatles and Coldplay, I accompanied some of the more upbeat tunes with beats on my drum machine, and the guests loved the energetic feel of our music.

From the Bride:

“Christen was one of the first vendors we contacted when we started the wedding planning process. I had stumbled on her website and found myself getting teary-eyed listening to samples on her website while imagining myself, in my dress, on my wedding day, walking down to the aisle to the music. I immediately messaged her and booked the date! Christen was so easy to work with- very fast responses, organized, professional and an overall lovely human. She even learned two special songs for us! One song was my parents song, which I walked down the aisle to (they were so moved with this selection), and the other was symbolic for my husband and his service in the military, and that song was our recessional (my husband was so surprised and moved). I didn't have any time to talk with Christen, or her violinist colleague, Brightin, on our wedding day itself (I had no idea how busy I would be that day!), but everything went perfectly as planned and their music was loved by all of the guests. We had several guests comment on how much they enjoyed the more modern music we selected and how the music really created and upbeat and positive energy for the ceremony. I strongly recommend Christen to any couple planning their wedding! She is a real professional, a talented musician and a kind person!”

Flute and Violin Wedding Ceremony Music at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Brightin Schlumpf

Wedding Ceremony Music:
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Parents and Wedding Party
Blue Sky (Allman Brothers) - Bride
Carry on my Wayward Son (Kansas) - Recessional

Wedding Ceremony Vendors:
Venue: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Ceremony Music: Flute and Violin Duo by Christen Stephens
Wedding Coordinator: Kaitlin Shea Weddings
Photographer: Colorado Lifestyle Photography
Videography: Homefield Weddings

Experience the Joyful Sounds of the Flute and Violin.

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado

This romantic Labor Day weekend wedding ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado. Our flute and cello duo added the perfect musical touch as guests arrived and enjoyed the stunning views over Boulder from the Flagstaff House terraces.

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Madeline Shea

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Madeline Shea

The bride asked me to choose a mix of classical and contemporary music to play during the prelude as guests arrived, and I chose a selection of some of our favorite songs. After the ceremony, we continued to play as guests began enjoying cocktails, and then we turned it over to the DJ for the reminder of the evening.

After the wedding, the bride was so happy with the special ambiance that our live music added for her wedding day!

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Madeline Shea

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Wedding Party
La Vie En Rose - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Flagstaff House
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Cello Duo
Officiant: Ceremonies with Lisa
Photographer: Madeline Shea

Experience the Elegance and Joy Our Flute and Cello Duo

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Madeline Shea

Violin and Cello Duo at the Oaks at Plum Creek

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Oaks at Plum Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, photo by Christen Stephens

This summer, our violin and cello duo played music for a wedding ceremony at the Oaks at Plum Creek. The couple requested a set list of modern music, which we played as guests arrived.

The weather was very blustery and threatening rain, so the ceremony began early and concluded just as the first fat drops of rain began to fall. Just as we finished playing the recessional song, it began to pour in earnest, and we felt fortunate that we were under a canopy covering to protect our instruments!

Prelude Music (sample selections):
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), Blackbird (Beatles), All of the Lights (Kayne West), Can You Feel the Love Tonight from the Lion King, Hey Ya (Outkast)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Wedding Party
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight - Flower Girl and Bride
Sweet Child ‘O Mine - Recessional

Experience the Simple Elegance of our Violin and Cello Duo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek and the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Our string trio played elegant and fun music for a wedding ceremony at the charming Beaver Creek Chapel, followed by cocktail hour music at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek. We played classic prelude music that the bride selected, and then played a mix of upbeat classical, pop, and rock songs for the cocktail hour.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Wedding Prelude Music (Sample Selections):
All Creatures of Our God and King, Arioso (Bach), Serenade (Schubert), Nocturne from a Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn), Come Thou Fount

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Parents and Groomsmen
Anne’s Theme from Anne of Green Gables - Bridesmaid’s, Ringbearers, Flower Girls
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Be Thou My Vision - Communion
Doxology - accompany congregation
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

“Best Live Wedding Music of All Time”

“We were so incredibly fortunate to have Christen and her flutist and strings trio to play for our wedding recently at the Beaver Creek Chapel.

In the weeks leading up to our big day, Christen was incredibly supportive of my wife and I's decisions in terms of tailoring our dream playlist. They could not have set a better mood in the chapel that day, and there were tears of joy a'plenty.

Thank you so much to Christen Wedding Music and co. for their amazing work! Would definitely recommend to a friend, family, or stranger.” - Harry K., Groom

Listen to Music Samples Recorded Live from the Wedding:

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony Venue: The Chapel at Beaver Creek
Wedding Reception Venue: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Wedding Planner: A Touch of Bliss
Photographer: Kimi D Photography
Videographer: Van Buren Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Cocktail Hour Music (sample selections):
Romanza from Eine Kline Nachkmusik, Scheherazade Theme (Rimsky-Korsakov), Fughette in C (Handel), Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Feel Pretty from Westside Story, Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart), I’ve Got You Under my Skin (Cole Porter), Just One of Those Things (Cole Porter), Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol), At Last (Etta James)

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Enjoy Music from Our Very Popular String Trio.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Kimi D Photography

Flute and Strings Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Colorado

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

“Look no further if you wish to hire the very best!”

“Christen Stephens is a true professional, and a joy to work with! She recently played her beautiful music for our daughter’s August wedding in Beaver Creek, and no one in attendance that day will soon forget the beautiful music she and her team provided! If you need help selecting music, Christen will guide you to the perfect songs, and has a wide variety of music to choose from! Look no further if you wish to hire the very best! Christen and her team of talented musicians will not disappoint!” - Sharon B.

This couple had gorgeous weather for their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. To make the planning easier for this very busy couple, I had the privilege of working with the bride’s mom on most of the details. She was an absolute pleasure to get to know and coordinate with. It was a little bit of a guessing game, but we settled on a contemporary music set list that we thought the couple would love, and they did!

Our flute and strings trio (flute, viola, cello) played both before and after the ceremony, and I accompanied our music with lively beats on our drum machine. With 200 guests in the outdoor setting, I boosted our sound with my professional amplification system, and everyone was able to hear us beautifully. The ceremony was stunning, and I loved the two adorable Golden Doodles who were part of the processional!

Prelude/Postlude Music:
All you Need is Love (Beatles), The Wedding Song - There is Love (Peter, Paul, and Mary), A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Viva La Vida (Coldplay), Stand By Me (Ben E. King), Accidentally in Love (Counting Crows), Sky Full of Stars (Coldplay), Make You Feel My Love (Adele), Shallow (Lady Gaga), The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall

Ceremony Music:
Yellow (Coldplay) - Wedding Party
I Get to Love You (Ruelle) - Bride
Mary You (Bruno Mars) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Wedding Planner: We Tie the Knots
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Trio (flute, viola, cello)
Wedding Band: Mannequin the Band
Florals: Perfect Petal
Photography: Callie Hobbs Photography
Videography: Wisteria Wedding Films

Experience the Beauty of Flute Paired with Strings.

Flute and Cello Wedding Music at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

This wedding ceremony took place on a perfect summer day in early August at the beautiful Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado. I played flute accompanied by my cellist for both the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The bride wanted music that was fun and romantic, and she loved the Beatles and Disney music.

We played a mix of romantic classical and modern music for the prelude as guests arrived. For the cocktail hour, we played lively modern songs, and got toes tapping with background beats on my drum machine.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Wedding Party
Latch (Sam Smith) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Della Terra Mountain Chateau
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Cello Duo
Photographer: Jess Leigh
DJ: Dancin’ Shoes

Experience the romance of our Flute and Cello Duo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

In July, our string trio enjoyed playing for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado. The bride walked down the aisle and everything went as planned, until the bride spontaneously began kissing her soon-to-be husband! At the gentle admonition of the officiant, she fell into the groom’s arms, laughing.

It threatened to rain, and we even saw some lightning, but this turned out to be the first of 22 weddings in a row where it actually didn’t rain during, right before, or right after a ceremony.

Our string trio played a few classical pieces selected by the bride before the ceremony, and afterwards during cocktails, we played set list of romantic and upbeat pop song covers.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Wedgewood Brittany Hill in Thornton, Colorado

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Make You Feel My Love (Adele) - Seating of the Parents and Wedding Party Processional
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Sample Cocktail Hour Song Selections:
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Young and Beautiful (Lana Del Ray)
Imagine (Beatles)
Such Great Heights (Iron and Wine)
Yellow (Coldplay)
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

From Classical Music to Covers of Pop Songs, Our String Trio Will Bring Life and Beauty to any Celebration!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

My violinist and I loved playing beautiful music for this couple, who were finally celebrating their vows before family and friends. Their ceremony date was exactly one year after they were married in a private ceremony in 2020. The ceremony took place at the Lionsgate Center’s Dove House in Lafayette, Colorado.

It was a very meaningful and special occasion, and we were so glad to be a part of it! We played elegant classical music that the bride selected, both as guests arrived and after the ceremony concluded. The rain held off just long enough for a lovely outdoor ceremony, and cooling cloud cover.

Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Wedding Party
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Allegro from the Bach Suite #3 in D Major - Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Center in Lafayette, Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado

After a week-long spring heatwave, storms moved through just in time to provide a beautiful cool afternoon for this couple’s wedding ceremony. The storms moved off just before it was time for the guests to be transported up the mountain on the gondola - perfect timing!

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

The bride wanted a classic feel with a modern flair for her wedding ceremony and music. She chose our flute and violin duo for that classic touch, and mostly modern song selections, which we played to welcome the guests as they arrived from the gondola. After the ceremony, we amped up the energy with some lively Coldplay selections accompanied by beats on my drum machine.

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri): Grandparents, Parents, Groomsmen
Canon in D (Pachelbel): Bridesmaids
Bridal Chorus (Wagner): Bride
Wedding March (Mendelssohn): Recessional

Wedding Prelude Music (Sample Selections):
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles), What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), Amazing Grace, All of Me (John Legend)

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Listen to Music Samples Recorded Live from the Wedding:

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: The 10th
Wedding Planner: Snapdragon Celebrations
Ceremony Music: Flute and Violin Duo by Christen Stephens
Photographer: Jamee Photography

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Experience the Vibrant Joy of our Flute and Violin Duo for Your Wedding Ceremony

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

Flute and Violin Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at the 10th in Vail, Colorado, Photo by Jamee Photography as featured in Couture Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

I just loved working with this bride on her wedding ceremony music! She was so easy to work with, and kind and intelligent. She dreamed of walking down the aisle to a song called “Celtic Dawn” by Roy Todd, and I made a special arrangement of the song for string trio. I sent her an audio file of the arrangement, and she used it to time her walk down the aisle prior to her wedding day. She ended up doing it perfectly, and was just approaching the groom when we played the big crescendo towards the end. I chose the remaining music, which was a combination of lively and romantic classical music.

From the Bride:

“Christen and her strings crew played for our wedding recently, and they played beautifully! There was a song I heard that I wanted played while I walked down the aisle that wasn’t on their list, and she made sure they learned it before the big day. They even arrived early to practice and get it recorded for me. Christen was quick to respond, genuinely excited to be a part of our day, and was willing to go above and beyond to ensure everything was just what we had envisioned. I’m so happy we choose them and would highly encourage you to consider them to play for your next special event. You won’t be disappointed!” - E.E.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years - Groom, Flower Girl, Ringbearer
Celtic Dawn (Roy Todd) - Bride
Air in F from Handel’s Water Music - Tree Planting Ceremony
Hornpipe Finale from Handel’s Water Music - Recessional

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Della Terra Mountain Chateau
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio
Officiant: Scott Awbrey
Photographer: Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Our String Trio is where Tradition and Romance Meet

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Light Fusion Photo

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

I played cello along with my violinist for this fun and sweet wedding ceremony amidst the July wildflowers on the Holy Cross Event Deck. We were crossing our fingers for no rain, and the weather stayed sunny and dry for this Mississippi bride. The haze from the California wildfires was thick in the mountains that day, and it gave the landscape a soft and dreamlike quality.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

As we were setting up to play, we had a freak accident! As I was kneeling to set up, the wind carried the patio umbrella that was over us right out of the stand! The umbrella pole hit me right in the center of the forehead! I was very dazed and felt sick, so we asked for help and I was carted off to the medic. The folks at the wedding deck promptly replaced our umbrella with a more secure one, but I’ll be double checking that every umbrella is secured in its stand for the rest of my life now!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

I was grateful to be able to play music despite being very dizzy! I didn’t get any photos of the wedding because of my injury, but John Cain was so generous in sharing his professional photos with me! The photos are stunning and made even more so by the wildflowers, which were prettier than they’ve ever been, due to all the rain we’ve been getting.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

The bride let me select all of her prelude and ceremony music, only requesting nothing sad and no tears! She said in her wonderful Southern accent, “I don’t want to be bawlin’ as I walk down the aisle”. I think we succeeded with a selection of upbeat classical and contemporary music, and there wasn’t a single tear but smiles all around!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Wedding Ceremony Music
I Will (Beatles) - Wedding Party
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Holy Cross Event Deck
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Officiant: Elevate Wedding Officiant
Photographer: John Cain Photography - thank you for these incredible photos!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music on the Holy Cross Event Deck in Vail, Colorado, Photo by John Cain Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

From the Groom:

“Christen and her musicians are amazing! They played recently at our July wedding in Breckenridge and the music was beautiful. She even learned a couple of specific songs that we asked for, and our guests loved the mix of contemporary songs they played during the ceremony and part of the reception. Christen was so nice and we are so thankful her and her string quartet crew were a part of our day. Highly recommend!!”

Our string quartet had a wonderful time playing music for this wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! We played a short prelude of classical and traditional music, and then switched to upbeat contemporary music for the cocktails and reception. The “Flower Boi” played his part perfectly and made us all laugh!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

As we played “Forever, and Ever, Amen” during the prelude, I heard a hint of singing from the guests. During the reception, the singing was a little louder while we played “Just the Way You Are”. I couldn’t resist, and we launched into “Take Me Home, Country Roads'“, and the whole room erupted in enthusiastic, off-key singing!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

We continued playing lively contemporary music and finished with a requested encore performance of “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. There was so much energy throughout the evening, and we were enjoying playing so much, that we didn’t realize how hungry we had become. The couple had arranged for us to eat food from the buffet afterwards and it was very welcome gesture.

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Wedding Ceremony Music:

Bittersweet Symphony (Verve) - Wedding Party
All of the Lights (Kayne West) (slow section) - Bride
Overjoyed (Matchbox 20) - Recessional

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Wedding Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Quartet
Venue: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Photography: Andrea Stark Photography - Thank you so much for these beautiful photos!

The signage at this wedding is worth highlighting - it was delightful and nerdy!

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Photo by Andrea Stark Photography

Our String Quartet is equally comfortable playing elegant classical music and rocking out on contemporary tunes!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the YMCA of the Rockies and the Twin Owls Steakhouse

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

This July, my team and I played music for a wedding ceremony at the YMCA of the Rockies Overlook Chapel, which is at the top of Emerald Mountain. We arrived at the chapel after a drive up a winding dirt mountain road. The mountaintop felt wild and isolated, and it was completely silent except for the breeze in the trees and distant thunder.

As we warmed up and did sound check, we were swarmed by biting flies, which were enjoying the fact that we couldn’t really defend ourselves while we were playing our instruments. It was a relief when storm clouds covered the hot sun and the wind blew the worst of the flies away. When it was time to start the wedding, the mountaintop was still empty of people except for us and the officiant. The thunder rumbled louder and we saw lightning, and we hoped that everyone would arrive before the storm did!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Soon everyone arrived at once in a caravan of cars, and we played one prelude song and then launched into the bride’s song so that she could be married before the storm came. The bride walked down the aisle to a special arrangement that I made of “Precious Love” by James Morrison, a song that was meaningful to her.

The ceremony was really quick, and just as the couple was pronounced husband and wife, a few fat raindrops had begun to fall. People hurried away quickly, and we wrapped up the recessional song so that we could get to safety. We packed up under the shelter of our little canopy, during a deluge of wind, rain, flooding, and lightning.

Afterwards, we all made it safely to the Twin Owls Steakhouse, and we played lively contemporary music to entertain the guests during the cocktail reception.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony Venue - YMCA of the Rockies - Overlook Chapel
Wedding Cocktail Hour and Reception Venue - Twin Owls Steakhouse
Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio

Live Music adds Just the Right Touch to your Wedding Celebration!

Flute and Cello Duo Wedding Ceremony and Brunch Music at Carter Park Pavilion in Breckenridge, Colorado

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Brunch Music at Carter Park Pavilion in Breckenridge, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

It was a cool and crisp July morning at Carter Park Pavilion in Breckenridge, Colorado - the perfect day for a wedding! The groom’s favorite instrument is the flute, and the bride’s favorite instrument is the cello, so our flute and cello duo was the just the right fit for their wedding music.

We played a mix of classical music and hymns as guests arrived and as they enjoyed brunch afterwards. It was a casual ceremony, and everyone was relaxed and having a wonderful time.

An older couple came up to us and requested “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, which was the song that they had walked down the aisle to on their own wedding day! As we played they sat and listened with their arms wrapped around each other, and their love for each other was sweet and inspiring!

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Brunch Music at Carter Park Pavilion in Breckenridge, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

From the Bride and Groom:

“Christen brought her musical beauty to our wedding in Breckenridge Colorado in July 2021, and I am so glad we selected her and her colleague. She played during the prelude and following the ceremony. In fact, the bride's mother is a music director one of the toughest critics around! - and she had high, high praise for Christen. The music was unobtrusive physically yet utterly beautiful aurally - and really made the event feel extra special. Thank you so much!” - Brad and Krista

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Brunch Music at Carter Park Pavilion in Breckenridge, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Sample Prelude and Brunch Music Selections:,
Chorale from Cantata #140 (Bach), Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach), For the Beauty of the Earth, Morning Has Broken, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Autumn (Vivaldi)

Ceremony Music:
Spring from the Four Seasons (Vivaldi) - Bride and Groom escorting parents
Ode to Joy (Beethoven) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Carter Park Pavilion
Live Music: Flute and Cello Duo - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Wedding Planner: Sparrow Event Planning

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Flute and Strings Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

This July, our flute and string trio played for an emotional and joyful wedding ceremony at the Chapel at Beaver Creek.

Our trio played prelude music as guests arrived, and our music set list was one I worked with the bride to create. She wanted modern and recognizable tunes with some more traditional classical selections in the mix.

The ceremony was incredibly joyful and heartfelt, and the music selections really reflected the personality of the couple. After we played the recessional song, and at the couple’s request, we launched into a rousing rendition of the Star Wars main theme, much to the delight of a few of the guests!

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Chapel at Beaver Creek, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

From the Groom:

“Best Live Wedding Music of All Time”

“We were so incredibly fortunate to have Christen and her flute and strings trio to play for our wedding recently at the Beaver Creek Chapel.

In the weeks leading up to our big day, Christen was incredibly supportive of my wife and I's decisions in terms of tailoring our dream playlist. They could not have set a better mood in the chapel that day, and there were tears of joy a'plenty.

Thank you so much to Christen Wedding Music and co. for their amazing work! Would definitely recommend to a friend, family, or stranger.”

Listen to Live Music Samples from the Wedding:

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Sample Prelude Music
Over the Rainbow from Wizard of Oz, At Last (Etta James), Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from Cantata #147, Handel’s Hornpipe, A Sky Full of Stars (Coldplay). Marry You (Bruno Mars)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Imagine (Beatles) - Parents
Make You Feel My Love (Adele) - Wedding Party
Celtic Dawn (Roy Todd) - Bride
Clocks (Coldplay) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Ceremony Music - Flute and Strings Trio by Christen Stephens
Venue: The Chapel at Beaver Creek
Photographer: Nate and Jenny Weddings
Wedding Planner: Glitter and Bliss Weddings and Events

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

This couple was married in the cool of a late spring morning at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado. The setting was stunning, with a view of Denver framed by two hills, right behind the ceremony site. To the left was a sweeping view of Red Rocks and the surrounding mountains.

Because of COVID, this couple waited exactly one year to the day to finally have their wedding ceremony, and they were ready to truly celebrate! They requested music that would be light, airy, and full of joy. We played contemporary music for the bride and groom and their younger friends, and sprinkled the set list with a few lighthearted classical pieces for the older folks and parents to enjoy.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Wedding Processional Music:
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Seating of the Parents and Grandparents
I Get to Love You (Ruelle) - Bride
Viva La Vida (Coldplay) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: The Manor House
Ceremony Music: String Trio - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Photographer: Alli and Garrett
DJ: DJ Maestro

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Expert Tip: Schedule your wedding ceremony for the morning or early afternoon to have the best chance of avoiding afternoon thunderstorms and wind

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Imagine hearing our string quartet accompanying your wedding ceremony in an equally stunning setting!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at Mount Princeton Hot Springs in Nathrop, Colorado

It was such a delight to work with this couple, and I felt privileged to be a part of their wedding celebration! The groom absolutely loves strings, and having live string music at their wedding was a very important part of this couple’s special day. They had our string trio play music with a contemporary feel for their ceremony, cocktail hour, and first dance.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

We began by playing romantic contemporary prelude music as guests arrived before the ceremony, and we added energy with lively pop and rock tunes during cocktails. The bride also requested some special songs that her family loves, including “When I’m 64” (Beatles) , “Over the Rainbow” from Wizard of Oz, and A Whole New World.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

We finished our portion of the evening playing the dreamy “I Get to Love You” by Ruelle for the couple’s very romantic first dance.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

Wedding Ceremony Music:

A Thousand Years from Twilight - Wedding Party
Turning Page from Twilight - Bride
Viva La Vida (Coldplay) - Recessional
I Get to Love You (Ruelle) - First Dance

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: String Trio by Christen Stephens
Officiant and Wedding Planner: Clinton Anderson
Photographer: Rachel Case Photography - Thank you for these amazing photos!

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String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music, Photo by Rachel Case Photography

Flute and String Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado

This bride was a very special client of mine because she’s not only a music lover, but she’s also a musician herself. The bride is an opera singer, and she comes from a very musical family, so the music portion of the ceremony was very important to the entire family. The mother of the bride particularly wanted to hear “Sheep May Safely Graze” with two flutes harmonizing at the top. We adjusted our normal quartet to include two flutes, along with a viola, and cello. The result was absolutely delightful and full of lighthearted joy!

From the Bride:

“Absolutely Beautiful”

“I can’t emphasize enough how much we enjoyed working with Christen as well as hearing her and the rest of the quartet at our wedding! Christen is super professional and also very flexible. We were able to have a quartet of two flautists, a cellist, and a violist and with the music we picked, it sounded absolutely magical. We used most of their repertoire list but Christen also was able to play a few extra pieces for us that weren’t, some from operas and some from movies that my husband and I have enjoyed watching together during our relationship. You will not regret hiring these wonderfully talented musicians. Thank you again Christen!”

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado

Listen to a Live Music Clip from the Wedding:

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado

The bride chose a prelude set list featuring classical music and music with vocals, including opera pieces. During the ceremony, several family members got up and sang, accompanied by Amy’s mom on the piano. The ceremony was fun, funny, and lighthearted.

The couple even printed their wedding music program (left) like a concert program, and included the songs that they selected for their prelude, in order. Everyone clapped for us between songs, just like a concert.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) - Wedding Party
I See the Light from Tangled - Bride
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

Experience the Joy of the Flute (or two flutes!) with Strings.

String Trio Wedding Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado

The sun came out on a stormy day just in time for this couple to have a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado. Our string trio played peaceful classical prelude music to give the setting a feeling of calm and serenity. The stunning pavilion felt like a safe haven from the storm, and provided the perfect acoustics for our music. In addition to our live music, there was an artist doing a live painting of the wedding scene, adding an additional and unique artistic touch to this couple’s wedding day.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sanket Mane

From the Bride:

“THANK YOU for creating such a beautiful entrance for our ceremony! We didn't meet in person until the wedding day but working with Christen was effortless and smooth. She communicated with us regularly and kept us in the loop on what to expect, I really appreciated her flexibility and communication! She rearranged my entrance piece to make it exactly what I had envisioned. I'm so grateful, Thank you!”

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sanket Mane

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Liebestraum (Liszt) - Parents
Serenade (Schubert) - Flower Girls
Intermezzo (Mascagni) - Bride
Andante (Schubert) - Recessional

Wedding Prelude Music:
Saint Anthony’s Chorale (Brahms), Schubert Andante from String Quartet in A Minor, Romance (Mozart), Largo from Xerxes (Handel), Etude in E major, Op. 10 #3 (Chopin), Andante from Handel’s Water Music, Chorale from Cantata #140 (Bach), Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart), Nocturne from a Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn), Arioso from Cantata #156 (Bach)

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sanket Mane

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sanket Mane

String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sanket Mane

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Sanctuary Golf Course
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens (String Trio)
Photographer: Sanket Mane - Thank you for these beautiful photos!

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Flute, Cello, and Guitar Wedding Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Flute, Cello, Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado

After many unusually cold and rainy April days, this Nebraska couple got lucky with the perfect spring day for their wedding celebration. They were married at the peaceful Woodland Mosaic Garden, one of several wedding sites at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This secluded woodland location has a charming Victorian solarium, making it my favorite wedding site in the gardens. The spring flowers and delicate new leaves sparkled with life, and the sun was warm and inviting.

The bride is an accordion player, and she was quite knowledgeable in music and made a variety of music selections from classical to traditional Irish, jazz, Beatles, and other contemporary songs. Both the classical and modern songs sounded perfect with our flute, cello, and guitar trio.

We played traditional classical music to greet guests as they arrived and mingled before the ceremony. This couple chose to officiate their own ceremony, and Colorado is one of only a few states where this is easy to do and recognized legally. I played short musical excerpts throughout the ceremony to set the mood and to provide lovely transitions.

After the ceremony, we switched from classical music to pop, rock, and jazz music. Everyone enjoyed our music along with cocktails and mingling. As we played, the solarium was set with tables and chairs for the dinner that would be soon to follow. We wrapped up the cocktail portion of the event with the couple’s first dance, which we accompanied with “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Our guitarist switched from his classical guitar to his steel string guitar, and we really rocked it!

Flute, Cello, Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado

Ceremony Music:
Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) - Groom then Bride
Simple Gifts (Traditional) - Tree Planting Ceremony
Rondeau from Abdelazer (Purcell) - Recessional
Fantasy (Earth, Wind, and Fire) - First Dance

Cocktail Hour Music (sample selections):
Make You Feel My Love ( Adele), Viva la Vida (Coldplay), Shallow (Lady Gaga), All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera, All You Need Is Love (Beatles), Come Away With Me (Nora Jones)

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Denver Botanic Gardens (The Woodland Mosaic Garden)
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens (Flute, Cello, Guitar Trio)
Photographer: Ryan Dearth Wedding Photography

Our Flute, Cello, and Guitar Trio can have traditional and romantic sound, or pick up the tempo for lively contemporary music.