Violin and Cello Duo Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at the Vail Golf Club

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

It was an unusually cold and rainy August day when my violin and cello duo played for a wedding ceremony and dinner at the Vail Golf Club in Vail, Colorado. The bride had fallen in love with a YouTube recording of “Speechless” by Dan + Shay. It was played by a violin and cello duo, and she wanted to walk down the aisle to that very thing, and we made it happen for her.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

The ceremony took place out on the Vail Wedding Island, and we waited for the pouring rain to stop before we went out there to tune our instruments and warm up. Soon, guests began to arrive, and we played romantic classical music to set the mood before the ceremony. When we played for the wedding party, the pastor announced each person that walked down the aisle just as if it was a grand reception entrance. Everyone cheered for each person, and the loudest cheers went to the bride, of course!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

During the ceremony, we played “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from the Lion King for the Unity Lasso. The entire ceremony was in Spanish, and I was grateful that I knew just enough to know when it was time for the unity ceremony to begin. The traditional ceremony included a lengthy sermon, and I was glad to once again, to understand just enough Spanish to know the general idea of what the pastor was saying.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Cocktails were supposed to be outside, but the temperature was falling rapidly and it was just too cold for the guests, so cocktails were cut short and the guests moved indoors and were seated for dinner. We played elegant pop music during dinner, and I used my professional sound system to project our sound enough to be pleasantly heard but not so much that people had to raise their voices to talk.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Canon in D (Pachelbel): Bridesmaids, Ringbearers, Flower Girls
Speechless (Dan + Shay): Bride
Can You Feel the Love Tonight from the Lion King: Unity Lasso
Wedding March (Mendelssohn): Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Vail Golf Club
Live Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Photographer: The Cavern Photography
Videographer: Diego Garcia Avila

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music at Vail Golf Club Wedding Island, in Vail, Colorado, FLute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by The Cavern Photography

A Magical Wedding Ceremony at Beano's Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado: Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello Quartet

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

This summer, I played flute along with my string quartet for a very elegant wedding ceremony at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event was a black tie affair and the team of vendors was outstanding. The couple requested that our music be upbeat, recognizable, and in keeping with the formal event. The songs that they chose for us to play during the prelude were Clocks (Coldplay), A Sky Full of Stars (Coldplay), At Last (Etta James), All of Me (John Legend), Butterflies (Kacey Musgraves), and Viva La Vida (Coldplay).

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

It rained right up until the ceremony start time, and then stopped, right on cue. The setting couldn’t have been more beautiful, and our music added a special elegant touch.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Trumpet Tune (Purcell) - Groomsmen and Groom
Romanza (Mozart) - Wedding Party
Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Beano’s Cabin
Wedding Planner: Snapdragon Celebrations
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Strings Quartet
Photographer: Marco Wang Photography

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Flute and Strings Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Photo by Christen Stephens

Flute with Strings Adds a Magical Touch.

Violin and Cello Wedding Music at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

On a warm summer’s day, I played cello along with my violinist for a wonderful wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. What a lovely day it was for this Florida couple to enjoy the beauty of the Colorado mountains!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

This bride loved the music of both Kygo and Rufus Du Sol, and I worked with her to select the songs from these artists that would sound best with violin and cello. It was a challenge to re-arrange electronic dance music for violin and cello, but nothing excites me like a music arranging challenge. I stuck with it and I was very happy with the results, and so was the bride!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

We played while guests arrived before the ceremony and then we moved to the back patio to continue playing music for the cocktail hour. The bride didn’t want anything too classic, so I chose a set list of modern movie music, EDM pop, and rock music.

From the Bride:

“Christen & Brightin with Flutes & Strings were the perfect touch to our mountain wedding! From the time I started working with Christen to the days after our wedding her communication, organization, kindness and ability to answer any and all questions was flawless. I asked her to learn some additional songs for our wedding day, and although I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task, she played the songs as if they were part of her repertoire. One of my most favorite memories will be hearing the sound of the violin and cello right before I walked down the aisle. There is no doubt in my mind that I will work with her again in future and forever follow along with her extremely talented musical journey.”

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Sample Music from the Wedding Prelude:
Romanza (Mozart), Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis), Air From Suite #3 in D Major (Bach), Innerbloom (Rufus Du Sol)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Higher Love (An International Affair): Wedding Party, Flower Girl, Ringbearers
Canon in D (Pachelbel): Bride
Firestone (Kygo): Recessional

Sample Music from the Cocktail Hour:
The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall, You Were Right (Rufus Du Sol), I Get to Love You (Ruelle), All of the Lights (Kayne West), Nothing Left (Kygo), Sweet Child O’Mine (Guns N’Roses), Hey Ya (Outkast), Butterfly Waltz from Twilight, Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Wedding Planner: Kelly Karli Weddings and Events
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Photographer: Sarah Porter Photography
Videographer: Lupher Arts

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter Photography

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the YMCA Estes Park Overlook Chapel

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel, YMCA Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

This summer, I played flute along with my guitarist for a wedding ceremony at the YMCA Estes Park Overlook Chapel. This mountaintop outdoor chapel has amazing views of the pine covered mountains and miles of blue Colorado sky. It was a warm day, but not too hot, and guests lingered before and after the ceremony to enjoy the beautiful location.

The bride wanted a rustic, modern mountain vibe, and she chose a set list of of modern music that she loved. I added fun drum machine rhythms to many of the songs, and they really gave a lot of energy to our music! We greeted guests with our music, and we continued to play afterwards as they took photos.

Flute and Guitar Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel, YMCA Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

Sample Prelude and Postlude Music Selections:

From this moment (Shania Twain), Could You be Loved (Bob Marley), Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran), All of Me (John Legend), This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (Natalie Cole)

Wedding Ceremony Music:

Amazed (Lonestar) - Parents and Grandparents, Groomsmen
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Bridesmaids and Flower Girls
A Thousand Years from Twilight - Bride
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: YMCA Estes Park Overlook Chapel
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Guitar Duo
Photographer: Roe Photography

Experience the Versatility of our Flute and Guitar Duo.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

I enjoyed playing my cello along with my string trio for this beautiful summer wedding ceremony in the Colorado mountains. The rain showers cleared up just in time for the guests to enjoy the fresh mountain air and sweeping views before the ceremony started.

Our trio played prelude music as the guests arrived, and we continued to play through the cocktail party. The bride wanted a rustic and relaxed feel for her wedding celebration, but also something elegant and fun. She chose a list of her favorite classical music for the prelude, and then we played upbeat pop and rock music as the guests enjoyed cocktails.

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

The bride also had a very few special song requests that i arranged just for her wedding, to add a lovely personal flair. These songs were “I Choose You: (Sara Bareilles), “Time to Say Goodbye” (Andrea Bocelli), “Separate Ways” (Journey), and “All of Me” (John Legend).

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Choose You (Sara Bareilles): Parents, Officiant, Groom, Wedding Party, Flower Girl (cute lab dog!)
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri): Bride
Marry You (Bruno Mars): Recessional

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

Selections from the Prelude and Cocktail Hour Music:
Spring and Autumn from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Rondeau (Mouret), Ave Maria (Bach), Time to Say Goodbye (Andrea Bocelli), Separate Ways by (Journey), All of Me (John Legend), Shallow (Lady Gaga), At Last (Etta James), All you need is Love (Beatles), Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Star Wars Main Theme, What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Wedding Planner: Hourglass Productions
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio
Photographer: Chelsea Sliwa Photography - Thank you for these beautiful photos!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

Our String Trio Can Be Elegant or Fun, or Anything in Between!

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Lodge at Breckenridge, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado

While Denver experienced 100 degree record-breaking temperatures this summer, our violin and cello duo escaped to a beautiful and secluded mountain aspen grove to play elegant live music for a stunning wedding ceremony. The location was Eaton Ranch, which is an exclusive wedding venue that only hosts four weddings per year, spaced at least three weeks apart. The stately aspens and peaceful setting felt quite like a serene outdoor wedding chapel.

The bride requested that we play upbeat, delicate, and meaningful music to compliment the majestic setting. We greeted guests with our music as they arrived to the ceremony site, enjoyed drinks, and mingled before the ceremony. We played for the ceremony, and continued to play for a little while after the ceremony, as photos were taken. Soon, the guests walked down the mountainside to the cocktail hour location, and our job was done!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Seating of the Family
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Wedding Party, Ringbearer, Flower Girl
Holy - Bride
You Are the Best Think (Ray LaMontage) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Eaton Ranch
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Violin and Cello Duo
Wedding Planner: Kelly Karli Weddings and Events
Photographer: Sarah Porter Photography
Videography: Keever Films
Florist: La Rue Florals

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Eaton Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Sarah Porter

String Trio Wedding Music at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larksupur, Colorado

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

This couple’s Spruce Mountain Ranch wedding was originally to take place at Trey’s Vista, which is a wide open ranch area with sweeping views. However, with the threat of wind and rain, they decided to move their ceremony to the more sheltered courtyard outside the Spruce Room.

A little rain during the ceremony didn’t take away this bride and groom’s joy, and perhaps it brought them a little extra good luck, because their day was amazing! The couple chose to have elegant classical prelude music as their guests arrived, followed by fun and upbeat contemporary music for their cocktail hour. This black tie celebration was an elegant and formal affair, and every detail was perfection, thanks to their expert vendor team! After cocktails, we left them smiling and celebrating with their first dance.

From the Father of the Bride (excerpt from his letter to me):

”… I wanted to thank you for your elegant music during Kelly and Jacob’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Live music was such an important element to us and lent class to a wedding deemed “black tie”. Several guests paid compliments on the decision to include your trio… As well, Christen, you were a pleasure to work with as we prepared for the big day. I appreciated your responsiveness and organizational skills.”

Wedding Processional Music:
Canon in D - Seating of the Family
A Thousand Years - Wedding Party
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Flower Girls and Bride
All of Me (John Legend) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Spruce Mountain Ranch
Wedding Planner: Kenzie Kerr Weddings
Ceremony Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - String Trio
DJ: Elite DJ
Photographer: Sierra Dawn Photo

Our String Trio Adds the Perfect Touch of Class to Any Event!

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Solo Flute by Christen Stephens

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Solo Flute by Christen Stephens

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Solo Flute by Christen Stephens

The bride chose a lovely set list of classical and traditional contemporary music to create a relaxed and romantic feel for her wedding day. I played music as the guests arrived and mingled, for the processional and recessional, and then for a little while afterwards as the guests enjoyed champagne.

Afterwards, the bride told me that everyone loved my music, and that it was the perfect touch for her wedding day. Her kind comments made my day!

I love soloing on my flute and I also love gardening, so playing my flute for this wedding ceremony at the Denver Botanic Gardens was a wonderful day for me! The temperature reached 100 degrees, tying a record high for that June day in Denver, but we stayed cool under the shade of the gazebo.

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Solo Flute by Christen Stephens

Samples from the Prelude Music:
Fly Me To The Moon (Sinatra), As Time Goes By (Casablanca), Hornpipe From Water Music (Handel), Amazing Grace (Hymn), Salut De Amour (Elgar), Everything I Do (I do it for you) from Robin Hood

Wedding Ceremony Music:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - Bride
Amazed (Lonestar) - Recessional

Enjoy the Romance of my Solo Flute Music for your Wedding Ceremony.

Flute and Cello Duo Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

I played my flute accompanied by my cellist on a pretty day in late spring. The bride was a Colorado local, and she chose the convenient and lovely Wedgewood Boulder Creek as her wedding venue. The mature trees provided welcome shade from the warm sun, and the ceremony was accompanied by the rushing creek and our elegant music.

The wedding had a summery, cocktail feel, and the joyful sounds of my flute accompanied by the rich sounds of the cello were the perfect fit.

From the Bride:

“Would highly recommend!!! We got in touch last minute with Christen and she was soo easy to work with. Super reasonable pricing and our guests loved this additional touch we had during our ceremony!! I can’t recommend her enough!!”

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Sample Music Selections from the Prelude:

Anne’s Theme from Anne of Green Gables, Anglaise (Bach), Flower Duet (Delibes), Scheherazade Theme (Rimsky Korsakov), Butterfly Waltz from Twilight, Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Bubbly (Colbie Caillat)

Wedding Ceremony Music:
La Vie en Rose (Louis Armstrong) - Wedding Party
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Bride
Higher Love (Kygo) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings
Photographer: Blue Spruce Photography
Ceremony Music - Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens - Flute and Cello Duo

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Enjoy the Joyfulness of the Flute Blended with the Richness of the Cello

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

Flute and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Blue Spruce Photography

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

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens and DJ Maestro

It was a blustery day when our violin and cello duo played for this elegant spring wedding ceremony. This modern couple wanted an upbeat, sweet, and fun vibe for their wedding, and they chose a modern set list of rock, rap, and love songs that put a skip in everyone’s step. We played as guests arrived, and then continued playing afterwards as the guests drifted back to a sheltered location for cocktails.

Wedding Prelude Music (sample selections):
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland)
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight
Hey Ya! (Outkast)
Don’t Stop Belivin’ (Journey)
Sweet Child ‘O Mine (Guns ‘N Roses)
Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Wedding Ceremony Music
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) - Officiant, Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, Ringbearers, Flower Girl
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
All You Need is Love (Beatles) - Recessional

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens and DJ Maestro

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

What a joy it was to solo on my flute for this beautiful family’s wedding ceremony! This couple was delightful to work with, and they were both fun and loving. The children of this blended family were delightful, confident, and silly!

April weather in the mountains can be unpredictable, and the forecast was calling for temperatures in the lower 40’s and 20mph wind guests! This is what we were all expecting, but it turned out to be a calm and sunny day, with the temperature warming up to a balmy 55 degrees. It couldn’t have been more beautiful outside, and guests took advantage of of the warm sunshine to linger both before and after the ceremony, feeding the friendly chipmunks and taking photos.

From the Bride:

“Christen was amazing. Very professional and brought an elegant vibe to our micro wedding. She was easy to work with, fun, and laid back. She was able to help plan our music so it fit our styles perfectly. If you are unsure who to utilize for your wedding Christen is an easy choice. Affordable, efficient, and she knows how to elevate any event.”

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

I played a mix of classical and contemporary music as guests mingled, and I also learned a few new songs that the couple and their kids knew and loved. The bride and groom’s children were the bridesmaids and groomsman, and they stood up with their parents during the ceremony. During the ceremony, the bride gave each of them a special gift, each with different family photo to represent their family’s joining. It was a a really sweet take on a traditional unity ceremony.

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

Wedding Processional Music:
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) - Groom seats parents
Blank Space (Taylor Swift) - Bridesmaids, Groomsman, Flower Girl
Bridal Chorus (Wagner) - Bride
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

Selections from the Prelude Music:
10,000 Hours (Dan+Shay), Speechless (Dan+Shay), Flower Duet (Delibes), River Flows in You (Yiruma), Minuet (Boccherini), Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Sapphire Point
Ceremony Music: Solo Flute by Christen Stephens
Photographer: Nina Action

Enjoy the joy and elegance of my solo flute music.

Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

Solo Flute and Violin and Cello Wedding Music at the Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado

My first wedding of the spring season was a blustery winter-like day on the top of Aspen Mountain. The sun was shining brightly, making the fresh snowfall look brilliant. The bride and groom were from Texas and I’m sure many of the guests were as well. What an experience this mountaintop wedding must have been for them! I welcomed the guests as they disembarked from the gondola with a set of traditional classical music on solo flute.

It’s hard to predict the weather in early April in the mountains, and it could be either mild, extremely cold, or even blizzard. This day turned out to be cold and sunny with a very gusty wind. There was a collective gasp from all the guests every time an icy gust of wind blew over the mountaintop, and I had to pause for a few seconds between songs to warm my hands with hand warmers. I hope that my music and the cozy blankets provided for the guests helped them feel warmer!

Solo Flute and Violin and Cello Wedding Music at the Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

After the wedding, the guests quickly moved inside to enjoy cocktails, and they were greeted by my violinist, who was playing some beautiful solo numbers. I joined her as soon as I finished up outside, and switched to my cello for a violin and cello duo during cocktails. We played a mix of our favorite formal classical and contemporary music.

I had also made a special arrangement of “As Time Goes By” for violin and cello, to honor the groom’s parents.

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) - Wedding Party
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) - Bride
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

Samples from the Prelude on Solo Flute:
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke), Air from the Overture in D (Bach), Selections from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, Trumpet Tune (Purcell), Largo from Winter (Vivaldi), Prelude from Te Deum (Charpentier), Clair De Lune (Debussy)

Solo Flute and Violin and Cello Wedding Music at the Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

Samples from the Cocktail Hour Music on Cello and Violin:
Autumn from the Four Seasons (Vivaldi), As Time Goes By (Herman Hupfeld), Speechless (Dan + Shay), The Book of Love (Peter Gabriel), Butterfly Waltz from Twilight, Air from Handel’s Water Music

Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Wedding Planner: Something Blue by Bluebird
Venue: The Little Nell
Photography: Joseph West
Officiant: Jill Pidcock
Flowers: Carolyn’s Flowers
Cake: Coppelia Cake

My Joyful Solo Flute Music on a Mountaintop is Reminiscent of “The Lord of the Rings”!

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Vail Golf Club

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Vail Golf Club, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

The fall foliage and weather could not have been more perfect for this long-awaited Vail wedding celebration. This couple had booked me back in 2019, and they sadly had to postpone their 2020 wedding to 2021. It was so exciting when the big day finally arrived!

This bride wanted to have classic wedding music for her ceremony and cocktail hour. We chose a mix of our favorite classical and romantic contemporary songs and created an elegant music program with a good flow. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the patio of the Vail Golf Club. The guests often recognized the songs that we were playing but couldn’t always place the titles, so we helped out when they asked.

Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Vail Golf Club, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

From the Bride:

“We could not recommend Christen more! She was incredibly professional from the first time we spoke, and then thoughtful and understanding when we had to postpone our wedding. The ceremony and cocktail hour music was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. We were so impressed by the variety of music offered and how detailed Christen was throughout the planning process. Thank you Christen and Brightin for being a part of our special day!!”

Wedding Ceremony Music:
Ode to Joy (Beethoven) - Parents, Officiant, Maid of Honor, Best Man, Groom
Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Bride
Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - Recessional

Samples from the Prelude and Cocktail Hour Music Selections:
Butterfly Waltz from Twilight, The Sound of Music, A Day Without Rain (Enya), Can You Feel the Love Tonight from the Lion King, Si Bheag, Si Mhhor, What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), Curious Story (Schumann), A Thousand Years from Twilight, Autumn (Vivaldi)

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Vail Golf Club (Wedding Island)
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Violin and Cello Music: Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens
Wedding Planner: Snapdragon Celebrations
Photographer: Nate and Jenny
Videographer: Larisa Graham Films

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

It was a blustery day in late summer when I played with my flute and strings trio for this very elegant wedding ceremony. We played romantic contemporary music for this modern couple as guests arrived and enjoyed drinks.

It was such a windy day that the bride’s veil blew off her head just as she started walking down the aisle! It became tangled in a twiggy tree and it took the wedding planner and another good Samaritan a good five minutes to extricate the delicate tulle. The bride ended up being married without he veil on, but that was a small detail to her. It was obvious to see that this couple was so in love and happy to be married that nothing else really mattered. The ceremony was absolutely lovely.

After the ceremony, we played upbeat contemporary music as the guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the patio. I added our drum machine to these lively tunes to add the rhythm and energy that we love in pop and rock songs.

Listen to Flute and String Trio Music Samples Recorded Live at the Wedding:

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

Flute and String Trio Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens

Wedding Ceremony Music:
I Get to Love You (Ruelle) - Officiant and Parents
At Last (Etta James) - Bride
Marry You (Bruno Mars) - Recessional

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Flute and Strings Trio (flute, viola, cello) by Christen Stephens
Wedding Planner: Bluebird Productions
Photographer: Bubble Rock
Videographer: Elysium
Flowers: Vintage Magnolia
Hair and Makeup: Liz and Brittani
Reception Entertainment: Matchmaker Band

Flute and Strings Beautifully Compliment Each Other.

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

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!