Lana Del Rey ties the knot with her alligator tour guide boyfriend in shock wedding
Lana Del Rey is said to have tied the knot with her boyfriend, Jeremy Dufrene, who works as an alligator tour guide, during an unexpected waterfront wedding.
The artist known for "Summertime Sadness" exchanged vows in a picturesque location by the water in Des Allemands, Louisiana, only a month after their unexpected romance was revealed.
In images released by the Daily Mail, the 39-year-old wore a beautiful white wedding dress while making her way down the aisle alongside her father, Robert Grant.
With a bright smile on her face, she walked towards Dufrene, a single dad of three. The two exchanged their vows during a small, heartfelt ceremony held outside at the very location where his swamp boat tours begin.
Friends and family, including Del Ray's mother Patricia Ann Hill and her siblings Caroline Grant and Charlie Hill-Grant, came together for the reception, which took place at a public harbor decorated with a large tent and several tables.
The vocalist seen alongside Dufrene
The pair initially crossed paths in 2019, and it wasn't long before they were seen walking hand in hand on a trip to the UK. Just earlier this month, they were present at the glamorous wedding of Karen Elson, where they mingled with stars like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
A source shared with the Daily Mail, “She was eager to take a boat tour, as it's quite popular in Louisiana, but she didn't anticipate becoming smitten with the gator boat captain.”
Dufrene, a captain at Arthur’s Airboat Tours, leads visitors on exciting journeys through the Louisiana swamps, providing them with an up-close look at alligators, egrets, and more than 300 different types of birds.
Prior to taking on the role of a boat captain, he was employed at a chemical factory. However, he eventually discovered that his real enthusiasm lay in leading swamp tours.
Initially, her friends had some worries about his motives, but they quickly noticed that he "treats her nicely."
According to the insider, "He runs a successful business and has no need or desire for Lana's financial support."
"They notice that he treats her well and doesn't require much in return. He provides her with what she desires in a partner and is quite affectionate."
In May, she hinted at her romance with Dufrene by mentioning him in an Instagram post. She shared a photo with her two siblings and wrote: “Family time with my guy @jeremy.dufrene @codyjay.”
They publicly appeared together for the first time this month when Dufrene joined Del Rey at Karen Elson's wedding, held at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
On Monday, the pair received their marriage license, and the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court shared this update with People on Thursday. They have a month from the license issue date to tie the knot formally.
The Standard has reached out to Lana Del Rey's representative for a statement.
