HAYLEY NARVAEZ
Película (s
Kate and chris
Albany WEDDING | Western Australia
Chris & Kate’s Relaxed Albany Backyard Wedding | A Celebration of Love, Family & Meaningful Moments
Like Ying and Yang
Private Property in Albany
1 February 2025
Vendors:
Videography: Hayley Narvaez Films
Photography: Kath and Co
Musician: RobV
Hair: Bronte Schorer - mane wave studio
MUA: Carissa make up
Florals: Flowers by Birdie
Catering: Woodfire pizza co
"Hayley, I can’t put into words just how much we love our video. We’ve watched it on repeat for the last two days. You are so incredibly talented! You’re ability to tell a story is incredible. We have laughed, cried and laughed some more.
Thank you so much. We are so grateful that we can relive our special day all over again."
The sneak peek
Some weddings are about the big, elaborate details. Others are about creating a day that feels completely and authentically you.
For Chris & Kate, their wedding day was exactly that. Held at Kate’s parents’ home in Albany, their celebration was beautiful and relaxed. There was something so special about celebrating in a place that already held so much meaning. Instead of choosing a traditional venue, they created a backyard wedding that felt warm, personal and completely reflective of their relationship.
Moments I Loved Capturing
What I loved most about Chris & Kate’s wedding was how effortlessly it all flowed.
The day wasn’t about creating a perfectly styled production. It was about slowing down, enjoying each other and celebrating with the people they love.
A live musician added such a beautiful atmosphere throughout the day, creating those little moments where everything felt calm, emotional and connected. There was something so timeless about hearing live music fill the backyard while friends and family gathered together to celebrate Chris & Kate.
The Words That Meant Everything
When I asked Chris & Kate what they were most excited to remember from their wedding day, their answer was clear, their vows. These words, spoken from the heart, were the centre of their celebration.
As a filmmaker, these are the moments I treasure capturing most. The emotions behind the words, the little reactions from the people listening and the feeling of two people making promises they will carry with them for a lifetime.
Because years from now, their vows will take them straight back to this exact moment, the sounds, the emotions and the feeling of standing there surrounded by everyone they love.
A Day That Felt Like Them
Their first dance was another beautiful example of this. Simple, intentional and full of meaning, it wasn’t about putting on a performance, it was about taking a moment together before the celebrations continued around them. Chris & Kate’s wedding was a beautiful reminder that some of the most memorable celebrations aren’t always the biggest or most elaborate.
Sometimes they are the ones held at home, surrounded by family, filled with genuine moments and created with so much love.
A backyard. A song. A promise. A day they will never forget.