Couples are keen to say 'I do' after coronavirus restrictions were eased in July.
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Weddings were given a go-ahead with restrictions like a four-square-meter rule firmly in place.
Excited for the big day, couples are feeling uncertain that things can once again change at the last minute.
Goulburn local Kimberlee Mcgaw and his partner Mitchell Bird are set to get married in November.
"Preparations for the wedding began last year. After COVID-19 hit, I tried not to stress too much in the beginning but as it got worse, we put everything on the back burner since we didn't know what would happen," she said.
"As restrictions started to ease, the possibility of starting with the planning again and going ahead with the ceremony looked brighter.
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"However, with new coronavirus cases, there is a chance that things might change again soon.
"It would be a little bit disappointing but I'd rather postpone my wedding and share my special day with our friends and family."
Meanwhile, wedding venue owners and stylists are getting enquiries with requests for bookings to celebrate their special day.
Hair and makeup artists are receiving booking requests for smaller parties as the number of people attending weddings are smaller due to the restrictions.
Goulburn-based hair and makeup artist Diana Cheetham is grateful to be back in business and glamming up the brides again.
"The changes we are seeing are smaller bookings in a more intimate atmosphere," she said.
"We are also seeing spring brides book on a second date in the future to cover themselves if restrictions are put back in place or if COVID-19 returns strongly."
Adam Rabjohns, business owner at The Barn At Leeston, hopes that the situation continues to get better and they can hold more weddings at the venue.
The property has been owned by the family of Mr Rabjohns for five generations.
"We have started seeing an increase in enquiries in the last few weeks," he said.
"However, weddings are often planned a year in advance, and with the hugely reduced guest capacity due to the four square meters per person rule, many couples would rather postpone so that they can share their special day with all of their family and friends."
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