Princetown celebrant Kim Lynn Heinimann said she received four bookings on the day the announcement about restrictions easing was made.

"There has been a real sense of momentum with people making plans again; it seems everyone is hopeful, confident and excited," Miss Heinimann said.

She said she was set to marry a couple who had been forced to postpone their wedding twice.

"They planned on having their wedding in Tasmania, however due to the interstate travel ban, this is still not possible," Miss Heinimann said.

She said their priority was to get married.

"They eventually embraced what was going on and made plans that allowed them to achieve their ultimate goal of getting married to each other," Miss Heinimann said.

She said outdoor ceremonies were proving popular for most couples. "The majority of couples have requested a fun, humorous, light hearted, casual ceremony with the vibe being laid back and not too serious," Miss Heinimann said.

She said some couples were also opting to remove some of the traditions from their ceremonies.

"There has also been a shift away from traditions such as "bride being given away" and even the wording is changing."

Miss Heinimann said there was some confusion about the mandated vaccination rules regarding wedding ceremonies.

"I have seen how the double vaccination requirement has caused a lot of tension and separation within families, resulting in family members not attending weddings," she said.

"This has been really heartbreaking to see and hear about. It has also left celebrants in a difficult position as it remains unclear as to who is responsible for checking vaccination certificates if the wedding ceremony is held at a public space such as a beach or park."

Warrnambool celebrant Maryanne Puli Vogels has also been busy organising taking bookings for the coming months. "Everybody has been waiting to get their weddings on track for such a long time," she said.

Ms Puli Vogels said many couples were choosing for a more relaxed, laid back ceremony.

She said couples were making it clear on their invitations that guests would need to be vaccinated to attend their big day.

Ms Puli Vogels said many couples had chosen to elope during the pandemic lockdowns and will celebrate their union with a party at a later date.

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