Anthony Albanese has tied the knot with his fiancée Jodie Haydon at the prime minister's official Canberra residence The Lodge.
The small private ceremony with family and close friends on Saturday afternoon was kept under wraps until after it had concluded.
"We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends," the couple said in a statement.
The much-anticipated event marks the first time a prime minister has married while in office — the date and location a mystery until now.
Haydon’s five-year-old niece Ella was the flower girl, while Albanese's dog Toto was the ring bearer.
The couple were married by a celebrant from the NSW Central Coast — where Haydon grew up — and they wrote their own vows.
Haydon was walked down the aisle by her parents Bill and Pauline Haydon to Ben Folds "The Luckiest".
The pair were married by a celebrant and they wrote their own vows. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers
Haydon wore a dress by Sydney designer Romance was Born, while Albanese wore a suit by MJ Bale.
Haydon's niece Ella was the flower girl while Albanese's dog Toto was the ring bearer. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers
Guests were served beer in a special can — adorned with the newlyweds — made by Willie the Boatman whose brewery is in Sydney’s Inner West.
Their first dance was to "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra.
The wedding rings were from Cerrone Jewellers in Leichhardt, Sydney.
Guests were served beer in a special can made by Willie the Boatman whose brewery is in Sydney’s inner west. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers
While the ceremony was at the prime minister's taxpayer-funded residence, it was paid for privately by Albanese and Haydon.
Albanese proposed to Haydon at The Lodge on Valentine's Day in 2024 with a ring he designed himself.
Couple met at business event in 2020
The pair first met in March 2020 at a business dinner function in Melbourne, at which Albanese asked if there were any fans of the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL team in the room and Haydon yelled "up the Rabbitohs".
Albanese with his son Nathan and dog Toto before the ceremony. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers
Haydon grew up on the NSW Central Coast and has had a long career in the superannuation industry.
The marriage is Haydon's first and Albanese's second, after he separated from his first wife Carmel Tebbutt in 2019.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley congratulated the newlyweds.
"Congratulations to Anthony and Jodie! I wish them every happiness as they continue building their lives together," she said.
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