Anthony Albanese turned the primary Australian prime minister to tie the knot whereas in workplace when he married his companion Jodie Haydon in a non-public ceremony on Saturday.
The marriage was broadly anticipated to be held this yr after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine’s Day final yr. However the date and particulars of the ceremony have been saved tightly below wraps.
The couple married at a small ceremony within the presence of household and shut pals at The Lodge within the capital metropolis Canberra, the prime minister’s workplace mentioned in an announcement.
“We’re completely delighted to share our love and dedication to spending our future lives collectively, in entrance of our household and closest pals,” Albanese mentioned within the assertion launched to the media.
Haydon has accompanied Albanese to a number of occasions over time and was additionally with him throughout his election marketing campaign in 2022 and in Might this yr, when his Labor celebration gained with a thumping majority.
Haydon wore a gown by Sydney designer “Romance was Born,” whereas the prime minister wore a swimsuit from MJ Bale.
Haydon’s five-year-old niece, Ella, was flower woman, and the prime minister’s canine, Toto, was the ring bearer.
Company have been served beer in a particular can made by Willie the Boatman whose brewery is in Sydney’s Interior West.
After the ceremony, Albanese and Haydon walked again down the aisle to Stevie Surprise’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”. Their first dance was to “The Means You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra.
The couple will honeymoon in Australia from Monday till Friday of subsequent week, with all bills paid privately by Albanese and Haydon, his workplace mentioned.
