The method by which a bride gets to the church on time can be a stressful decision to make.
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Thirty years ago, in 1991, Commonwealth vehicles were being used for non-government purposes, such as weddings.
Fares were up to 200 per cent more expensive than local taxis, according to evidence obtained by The Canberra Times.
A series of photographs obtained by The Canberra times, showed five vehicles, owned by the Commonwealth car-pool service Com Car, being used as bridal cars.
It was believed that the five Com Car vehicles and five government drivers participated in a wedding ceremony at a church in Belconnen.
It was believed the cars were used to transport the bride, a Com Car employee, and her bridal party. It was alleged that the standard red Com Car licence plates had ACT plates "bolted on the top".
Com Car general manager, Mr Mike Nelson said he was aware of the situation and had approved the use of the cars and drivers for the function.
"We regard the use of Com Car at employee weddings as tradition. We do not believe that the use of the cars is at the expense of the Commonwealth," Mr Nelson said.