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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.

In a charming twist, Haydon’s niece, five-year-old Ella, took on the role of flower girl, while the couple’s beloved dog, Toto, served as the ring bearer during the ceremony.

The couple were married by a celebrant from the NSW Central Coast — where Haydon grew up — and they wrote their own vows.

Haydon made her entrance escorted by her parents, Bill and Pauline Haydon, to the sentimental tune of Ben Folds’ “The Luckiest”.

Albanese wedding

The ceremony featured a celebrant, with the couple exchanging personally written vows, adding a heartfelt touch to their special day.

Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds made their exit to the upbeat and celebratory sounds of Stevie Wonder’s classic, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”.

A girl in a white dress walking a small dog

Haydon’s niece Ella was the flower girl while Albanese’s dog Toto was the ring bearer. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers

The witnesses were Haydon’s brother Patrick Haydon and Albanese’s cousin Helen Golden.

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.

Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon holding up a special beer can with their picture on it.

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

The couple will go on a honeymoon in Australia from Monday until Friday of next week.

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”.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese standing beside his son Nathan and holding his dog Toto

Albanese with his son Nathan and dog Toto before the ceremony. Source: Supplied / Mike Bowers

They later met for a drink at the Young Henry’s brewery in Newtown, in Sydney’s inner west.

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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