{"id":192694,"date":"2017-03-07T21:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/endless-travels-take-renae-michael-gorgeous-garden-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T19:54:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T08:54:04","slug":"endless-travels-take-renae-michael-gorgeous-garden-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/endless-travels-take-renae-michael-gorgeous-garden-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Endless travels take Renae and Michael to gorgeous garden wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Since reuniting by chance, Renae Tudor and Michael Hallam have travelled across Australia and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Cairns pair were at school together, but it wasn&#8217;t until years later that they clicked at a birthday party. Renae, 31, was still living in Cairns while Michael, 32, was working in the mines in Western Australia.<\/p>\n<p>A long-distance relationship followed before Renae moved to WA. The couple were back in Cairns a few years later after Michael got a new job working out of Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the couple have travelled as much as they can, with Michael popping the question while on a cruise to Noumea.<\/p>\n<p>They\u00a0held their <a title=\"Garden wedding locations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/locations\/\">garden wedding<\/a> on July 16, 2016 in front of 80 guests at a friend&#8217;s property in Little Mulgrave, just south of Cairns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The garden ceremony was sentimental and highlighted by our grandparents&#8217; own wedding photographs, whom are forever in our hearts,&#8221; Renae says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The <a title=\"Wedding Venues\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/\">reception<\/a> was just perfect &#8211; simple, rustic, DIY, out under the stars. The day was filled with love, friendship and family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The travelling has continued in married life, with the couple embarking on a six-month round the world honeymoon with help from <a title=\"Flight Centre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Honeymoon\/Canberra\/FlightCentre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flight Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Kirsty Lea Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/kirstyleaphotography.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kirsty Lea Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123215 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_001.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123219 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_004.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_004\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_008\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_002\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple honoured their grandparents with framed photos on the day. <a title=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/my-mother-has-passed-away-how-can-i-include-her-in-my-wedding-ceremony\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/my-mother-has-passed-away-how-can-i-include-her-in-my-wedding-ceremony\/\">Here are some other ideas<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_011\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Renae made a beautiful bride and she had her long tresses perfectly styled by<a title=\"Cairns Bridal Hair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingHair\/Cairns\/CairnsBridalHair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cairns Bridal Hair<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123222 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_006.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123084 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_003.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-123112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_012\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123114 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_014\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123225 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123224 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_007\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123124 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Michael and his groomsmen looked sharp in blue suits and tan shoes by\u00a0<a title=\"Roger David\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/FormalWear\/Canberra\/RogerDavid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roger David<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123143 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123227 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123229 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_012.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123155 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_024\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123163 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_026\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123161 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123167 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;For the whole day I felt so much love and appreciation of everyone who had made the effort to share our special day,&#8221; Renae says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123174 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123236 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123234 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_017.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_017\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123178 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_030.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_030\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123188 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Renae chose latte-coloured <a title=\"10 gorgeous makeup looks for bridesmaids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/10-gorgeous-makeup-looks-bridesmaids\/\">bridesmaids<\/a>&#8216; dresses that could be worn multiple ways to suit each figure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-123197 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_037\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123237 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_020\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123240 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_023.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_SBS_023\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123195 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_036\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_040.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_040\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_039.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_039\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-123207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_041.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_041\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We were so blessed to have everyone there and so lucky that we found each other,&#8221; Renae says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123210 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_042.jpg\" alt=\"Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_042\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123212 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Renae_Michael_Garden-Wedding_043.jpg\" 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