Flute and Strings by Christen Stephens

al and elevated the ceremony. Highly recommend.

bove and beyond my expectations... my guests were in awe at the magic this small touch brought our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Their song list is quite extensive already, but Christen happily learned two new songs (at a very small extra fee) to personalize our special moment. After the event she even suprised us with a live (very clear) recording of my walking down song which brought me to tears. Highly recommend hiring these talented musicians for your next big event or your wedding!!

nd responded to our questions so quickly. We asked for a new arrangement for our ceremony song and she was extremely enthusiastic about working on it and even gave us a live recording of it after our day. If you're looking for live music on your wedding day you HAVE to go with Christen.

. Christen’s responsiveness and professionalism gave me such ease. She thought of every detail and spent time with me and my husband discussing details. Not only that, the music itself was absolutely beautiful!

he ceremony and cocktail hour effortless. Christen's communication and organization were top-notch, and her guidance on the processional and recessional order was invaluable. Even with last-minute adjustments requested by our officiant in the final week, Christen was incredibly adaptable and accommodating. Her and Brightin's performance was outstanding, and we wholeheartedly recommend Christen for any event needing live music!

kind, responsive, and easy to work with — they helped us pick the perfect music and made the whole process feel effortless. On the wedding day, they were absolute pros. Despite strong winds, and the challenge of playing on a mountainside slope, they played so beautifully — the music created such a magical atmosphere for our ceremony, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it sounded. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, even working with our friends to secure the tent when the wind picked up. You can really tell they care about what they do and the couples they work with. If you’re considering live musicians for your wedding or event, do not hesitate — they are simply wonderful!

g around after the ceremony. She was incredibly easy to work with and has a pretty vast repertoire. She was also reasonably priced. One of the most special touches was the live recording she provided of our processional music—it’s a keepsake we’ll treasure forever. Honestly, we almost wish she offered recordings of all the music because it was that stunning! If you’re looking for someone to bring elegance and emotion to your wedding day, Christen is the perfect choice.

fter the day saying how incredibly beautiful the music was and how it truly added to the ceremony. Christen is also so methodical in what she does that everything went so smoothly. Our officiant was my brother in-law and he even said it was wonderful working with Christen because she provided some much needed insights and recommendations to ensure everything worked perfectly. The music was so good, that I honestly thought the DJ was playing a recording when I walked down - it was that perfect. Thank you, Christen!!

ny music. She was able to learn multiple new songs we wanted for the processional and recessional to make our wedding personal to us. Her professionalism and talent made the entire process seamless, and the live instrumentals added such a special touch to our day. I would highly recommend Christen to anyone looking to incorporate beautiful live music into their wedding!

follow and clear. Christen worked with us to find another musician to play with her. I was in tears listening to them play our processional song. All the music was absolutely beautiful. My only regret was not booking her for longer because the music was absolutely incredible.

blogs on her website that has details of previous weddings she played – it speaks volumes to how much she cares about her craft. I was also able to hear her live recordings on her website of weddings she had performed. Amazing talent and had me dreaming of our own day with her beautiful music. She cares so deeply about her performance and understands the importance of music for a special moment in people’s lives. Our guests didn’t realize it was live string music until they turned to see me walk down the aisle – they couldn’t believe the melodious angelic sound was not a recording. I got chills hearing her and her musicians play as guests arrived and during the wedding ceremony. It was an out of body experience. Working with her was fantastic and communication was a 10/10. She asks all the right questions for music cues and is incredibly organized. I will recommend her to everyone always. Thank you to Christen and to the musicians that day!

d once we reached out to her to inquire, I can see why. Her music is lovely, she was a dream to work with and guided us through the entire process. We chose to play classical before the ceremony and contemporary for the cocktail hour. Her playlist is massive!! Unfortunately there was competing music coming from a bar next door but when Christen was playing, we never heard the other music. Christen's music was the perfect touch to the scenic backdrop of Vail. I wouldn't think twice about using her again.

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coordinated with my dad (our officiant) a week before the wedding and gave him a boost of confidence as he was extremely nervous. Christen went above and beyond and we are so happy she was able to play at our wedding.

line-up and even learned a few new pieces for our Catholic ceremony to accompany our cantor. She was extremely helpful through every step of the process: from an initial consultation to answer our multiple questions to providing song lists and recommendations for each key component of the ceremony to making herself available to arrive early for set-up to even preparing an outline of the musical run of show. And I haven't even mentioned her beautiful music yet! She's such a talented musician - playing both the flute then surprising us by jumping on the piano when she realized a particular song would sound better with that instrument. If that's not a gold standard of service, I don't know what is! If you're looking for a beautiful music backdrop for your big day and someone who thinks through every little detail to ensure the event goes off without a hitch, look no further than Christen!

better flute/guitar combo if you tried.

sten was happy to accommodate us by hosting multiple Zoom appointments so that we could all be together to plan the music. She took the time to listen to our ideas and even arranged two beautiful songs for us from The Father of the Bride movie. When it came to the wedding day, Christen and the other musicians played beautifully and truly helped to make the ceremony special.

wedding! It was a perfect addition :)

htly thinking about booking Christen, do it! I promise you, you won’t regret it!

provides. I highly recommend her services if you are interested in having live music at your wedding.

al song-s added that were not on her repertoire. The execution of them was beautiful and greatly appreciated. We highly recommend! Their music and performance added an element of elegance and beauty to our ceremony that was unapparelled .

grateful my partner and I are for their enchanting performance, which added an extraordinary touch to our special day. From the moment I reached out to Christen, her professionalism and passion for music were evident. She was incredibly responsive and attentive, taking the time to understand our preferences and desires for the ceremony. Her expertise and guidance in selecting the perfect repertoire were invaluable, and she went above and beyond to ensure that every musical detail was taken care of. Christen and her pianist were professional and graceful throughout the entire process. They seamlessly coordinated with our wedding planner and other vendors, spreading joy with their positive energy and making the experience truly memorable. We are incredibly grateful to Christen for making our dream wedding come true. If you're seeking a flawless and enchanting musical experience for your special day, we wholeheartedly recommend Christen. Her exceptional talent, professionalism, and genuine passion will create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Thank you, Christen, for making our wedding ceremony an enchanting and magical affair.

everything and very detail oriented, which made her performance seamless. I hired her for a flute and cello performance and it was beautiful. They even learned "Storybook Love" from the Princess Bride movie to surprise my husband as I walked down the aisle. Thank you for everything!!

urce for selecting the music. She was very responsive and even reached with questions so that we stayed on track with planning. We ended up added an hour of music for the cocktail hour. My son, who is very musical, was impressed with the popular music they played, such as music from the Greatest Showman. Having the flute/cello duet definitely elevated our wedding experience. I would highly recommend working with Christen.

we preferred. Overall great experience!

o work with, and she even did a custom recessional song for us! We got married at Larkspur, right in front of the Gore Mountain Range, so we asked her to learn “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough” to play as we walked out… so fun and added a unique touch to our wedding! I would absolutely book her again and recommend other couples do the same.

tanic Gardens - and the trio sounded absolutely amazing. Plus Christen was super easy to work with! She was super responsive and flexible when it came to planning our ceremony and reception songs. Her trio learned a new song for our processional, plus they hit the cues perfectly. I wanted our recessional song to start when we had our first kiss - and the totally nailed my magical movie kiss moment! Plus, Christen created the playlist for our cocktail hour and reception, based on our music tastes, so I didn't have to spend a long time figuring that out. I would totally recommend going with LIVE MUSIC for your wedding - and I completely recommend Christen and her crew. :)

mlessly, and was a pleasure just to talk to, much less hear her play! Her musical ability is unmatched, and her range is amazing. She made everything about the planning so easy, and my only regret is that we didn't have her play longer! I would recommend her and her team to anyone 1000%! Amazing person and musician!

equested that the musicians learn several pieces of special music and their performance was gorgeous and professional. We received tons of compliments on the musicians and music choice. I would definitely recommend Christen to anyone looking for that special touch that live music adds to a ceremony (and a reception).

ion, 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.

ring our ceremony!! can’t recommend her enough!!

t 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!

e musicians were very talented! Live music really sets the tone for the ceremony, and Nora & Daniel's guests loved it! Hire Christen and her peeps for your wedding!!

eremony 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!!

les 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!

e 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!

future friends, family, and strangers alike! It was great how she allowed us to tailor our dream playlist. Amazing work, y'all. <3

ked 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 apart of our day. Highly recommend!!

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!

lowing the ceremony. In fact, the bride's mother is a music director and she had high, high praise for Christen - one of the toughest critics around! The music was unobtrusive physically yet utterly beautiful aurally - and really made the event feel extra special. Thank you so much - Brad and Krista

y! They also did a great job with general contemporary music played on classical instruments, and create a great, classy, yet fun, atmosphere during the pre-ceremony time, and cocktail hour! She was always professional and very easy to work with! Highly recommended!

lexible. 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!

cated 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!

a song we requested to learn to help make the moment special. We picked up a song list and she delivered! Her music created a special backdrop to our wedding, and I can't wait to rehear her during our wedding video. :)