Green’s Dictionary of Slang

virgin bride n.

(Aus.) a ride.

1902		Bulletin (Sydney) 18 Jan. 16/3: A heavenly plan with a big charming mottle of O-my-dear sticking out of his sky-rocket fancy-sashed the girl-abductor [...] cos he wouldn’t let him have a virgin bride for nothing.
1945		Baker Aus. Lang.
1951		Sydney Morn. Herald 1 Dec. see 1902 above.
1972		Dodson & Saczek Dict. of Cockney Rhy. Sl.
2002		Pete’s Aussie Sl. Home Page 🌐 virgin bride: a ride.