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I am Christen Stephens and I have a passion for making the world a more beautiful place and enriching people's lives through the things I love to do, including music, gardening, cooking, writing, and photography. Read about my latest concerts, wedding ceremony performances, and other musical happenings. Bring the elegance and romance of live music to your Denver or Colorado mountain..
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
6d ago
Flute and Violin Duo Music at the Vail Interfaith Chapel in Vail. Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by April O’Hare Photography
On a crisp November day in the picturesque town of Vail, Colorado, our flute and violin duo played music for an elegant and formal church wedding ceremony. Our music carried beautifully in the church as we played a mix of soothing classical and modern music as guests arrived. The bride requested the nostalgic “Love Me Tender” by Elvis, and I wrote an arrangement specially for our duo to play during the prelude.
Following the ceremony, once the g ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
2w ago
Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at St. Catherine’s Chapel on the ROcks in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens
My violinist and I loved playing music for this early November Catholic wedding ceremony in Estes Park, Colorado. It was a nostalgic day for my violinist, who had been married at the same chapel 7 years before. We were both glad that there are now has bathrooms built at the nearby Visitor’s Center!
The ceremony was formal, and we greeted guests as they arrived with approved classical and sacred music on violin and cel ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
1M ago
Flute and String Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Christen Stephens
It was the last day of September in the beautiful Colorado mountains, and this couple had the most gorgeous day for their wedding ceremony! The setting at the Westin Riverfront Resort perfectly showcased the peak autumn foliage, mountain and river views, and a blue sky as the backdrop. This Kansas couple certainly experienced the best that Colorado had to offer for their wedding day!
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Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
1M ago
Solo Flute Wedding Ceremony Music at the Overlook Chapel at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Meg Slattery
With Colorado’s unpredictable weather, It’s a good idea not to stress about the weather forecast too many days in advance of your wedding, The forecast for this late September wedding called for chilly temperatures and a steady rain, and I was planning to be prepared for anything with my waterproof flute and covers for all my electronics. This couple and all their guests were also ready for a cold rain, but the day tu ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
2M ago
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Breckenridge, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Foote
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony Music at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Breckenridge, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Laura Foote
In early autumn, our string quartet played for a peaceful and traditional wedding ceremony at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Breckenridge, Colorado. It was a full Catholic Mass, and our music perfectly complimented the sacred feel of the service.
String Quartet Wedd ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
2M ago
Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Greenhouse Creative Studio
Violin and Cello Wedding Ceremony Music at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Greenhouse Creative Studio
On a cool morning in late August, our violin and cello duo played elegant live music for a casual mountain wedding ceremony. The forecast called for rain, but the morning dawned clear and sunny with summery white clouds in the sky. The rain would come later, and this couple chose ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
3M ago
String Quartet Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by Valeria Heine
It was a gloriously beautiful summer day when our string quartet played for an elegant wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado. The chateau is nestled in the heart of the Rockies, and it provided a breathtaking backdrop for the wedding celebration. As I was setting up our performance area, I spotted a few wild turkeys, and they stayed in the area, even ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
3M ago
On a beautiful summer day, I had the pleasure of playing cello alongside my violinist for a charming wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado. The cloud cover cooled off the hot day perfectly, and everyone was comfortable in their summer dresses and suits. The ceremony took place on the Gore Creek Terrace, which felt like a private enclave in the midst of the bustling resort.
The bride wanted a happy and lighthearted feel for her ceremony, and I created a music setlist to fit the bill. We also added and learned two new songs at the bride’s request. The charming “Married Lif ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
4M ago
Flute and String Quartet Wedding Music at the Boulders at Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by J. LaPlante
On a beautiful summer day, our flute, violin, viola, and cello quartet played for an elegant and modern wedding ceremony at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado. The ceremony was held in the newer event space called The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn. This is a gorgeous building with a wall that opens up completely to showcase stunning mountain views from the comfort of the indoors. As musicians, we love the lively acoust ..read more
Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens Blog
4M ago
String Trio Wedding Ceremony Music at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado, Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens, Photo by June Cochran Photography
Our string trio was delighted to play fun contemporary music for this casual spring wedding ceremony at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado. It was a breezy and damp day, threatening more spring rain, but other than a few sprinkles prior to the ceremony, the rain held off! Our delicate wooden stringed instruments were protected by the canopy covering that the bride provided for us, and we were able to play continuous prelude music as the g ..read more