Lana Del Rey married Jeremy Dufrene, a Louisiana swamp tour guide, on September 26. The couple’s relationship had only recently become public, although they have known each other for at least five years. The wedding ceremony and reception were held in the same bayou where Dufrene operates his swamp boats tours. Del Rey wore a floor-length white dress and her father accompanied her, while Dufrene wore a dark three-piece suit. The union between the global star and the largely unknown Dufrene has sparked interest online due to their unexpected pairing.
Del Rey and Dufrene appear to have met at least five years ago when Del Rey posted a social media post showing them at “Airboat Tours By Arthur,” where Dufrene led them on a swamp tour. The post indicated that they have known each other for a while, although it is unclear if they were acquainted prior to the tour. Dufrene has also given tours to other celebrities like Glen Powell, Emma Roberts, and Kate Hudson. Dufrene was previously married and has three children, while Del Rey was previously engaged to Evan Winiker.
Dufrene previously worked at a chemical plant before becoming an airboat captain. He started running tours after obtaining his captain’s license and found it to be a great fit. Del Rey and Dufrene reconnected earlier this year, with Del Rey referring to him as her “guy” in an Instagram post in May. They were spotted hand-in-hand at Reading Festival in the UK in August, sparking rumors of their relationship. Dufrene attended the wedding of Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster as Del Rey’s plus-one in September.
Del Rey and Dufrene obtained a marriage license three days before their wedding, which was not a complete surprise to fans as the news had been widely reported. Representatives for Del Rey did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the wedding. The whirlwind romance between Del Rey and Dufrene has attracted attention due to their differing backgrounds and the unexpected nature of their relationship. Despite their privacy, the couple’s wedding has brought their love story into the spotlight and generated interest among fans and the public.
