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In a delightful revelation for fans, singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has unveiled never-before-seen photos from her surprise wedding to Jeremy Dufrene, a Louisiana alligator tour guide. The acclaimed musician, set to perform at Stagecoach 2025 and promote her forthcoming country album, “The Right Person Will Stay,” shared intimate glimpses of the low-key nuptials that took place in September 2024.
Intimate Wedding Unveiled
The ‘Video Games’ vocalist, 39, provided fans with romantic snapshots from the ceremony, showcasing the couple adorned in ‘Bride’ and ‘Groom’ hats. These charming images offer a peek into the private celebration that marked their union.
Bride and Groom Details
For her special day, Del Rey donned a delicate cream-colored eyelet dress, embellished with small pink floral accents. She completed her bridal ensemble with a captain’s hat playfully embroidered with ‘Bride’ and a delicate veil. Dufrene, an airboat captain based in Louisiana, complemented his bride in a matching ‘Groom’ hat, affectionately kissing her cheek in one of the endearing photos.
Joint Birthday Celebration
Another image captured the couple celebrating what appeared to be Dufrene’s 50th birthday and a possible early commemoration for Del Rey’s 40th, which falls on June 21st. Both were seen wearing gold crowns, Dufrene’s marked with ’50’ and Del Rey’s with ’40’, adding a whimsical touch to the festivities.
Swamp-Themed Party
The gathering, attended by young family members, featured cupcakes and a sheet cake humorously decorated with a large plastic alligator. This playful detail nodded to Dufrene’s profession, leading tours through the Louisiana swamps and marshes.
‘Happy Birthday Gator!’
A close-up view of the cake revealed the inscription ‘Happy Birthday Gator! Always Standing Bayou,’ further embracing the swamp theme of their celebration.
Backcountry Bliss and Stagecoach Excitement
One photo showcased swings hanging from moss-draped trees, illustrating the tranquility of their backcountry lifestyle. A selfie depicted the ‘White Mustang’ singer relaxing against a white pillow adorned with lavender flowers, offering a serene personal moment.
Stagecoach Performance
Del Rey also conveyed her enthusiasm for performing at Stagecoach, building upon the success of her Coachella appearance the previous year. “I’m so excited to see everybody in the desert in April!,” she expressed.
“This has been such a crazy nine months and I’m so blessed that come the 25th, It will have been a year since I got to headline Coachella,” she added, alongside a promotional poster for her headlining performance at the country music festival in Indio, California.
She extended gratitude, saying, “Thank you to my buddies over there at the festival for letting me play my new songs this year for you.” It is anticipated she will perform “Henry, Come On,” a track she recently teased on social media.
Del Rey also acknowledged her “amazing band,” thanking them for “helping me kick things off with rehearsals this week.”
Country Transformation and Style
Another shared photo provided a glimpse into the singer’s evolving country aesthetic, featuring a white sundress and various pairs of white Western boots. In a separate image, the MTV Video Music Award recipient modeled new work boots and offered fans a close look at her antique wedding ring.
“Thank you sketchers for making the finest damn collaboration with John Deere. I’m not gonna lie. I’m proud of you for that. Please send more work boots for the boys ASAP,” she humorously wrote.
Relationship Timeline
The singer’s connection with the father-of-two dates back to 2019, with public sightings of them holding hands emerging on August 25th in England. Subsequently, she brought Dufrene as her guest to Karen Elson’s wedding last year, where they were seen hand-in-hand amidst a star-studded gathering that included Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Del Rey publicly acknowledged her relationship with Jeremy on August 25, 2024, after they were photographed enjoying a romantic dinner in London following her performance at Leeds Festival.
A source noted, “She brought him to her most recent string of shows in the UK which was a big step. He is a good guy and she is wildly attracted to him. He is a good father and no one who knows him has anything bad to say about him.”
Initial Meeting and Previous Relationships
Lana’s first encounter with Dufrene occurred during an alligator boat tour in 2019, which she documented on social media. Joking in a caption, the ‘Born to Die’ artist wrote, “Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours x.”
One photo from that time showed her playfully sticking her tongue out as Jeremy assisted her in steering the air boat. He also appeared in a group photo with Lana and her friends during the tour.
Jeremy reciprocated by posting a photo with Lana on his Instagram, remarking, “I never know who I can run across on my tours but always a pleasure @lanadelrey.”
However, their romantic relationship did not begin immediately. Del Rey subsequently dated Sean Larkin, and was briefly engaged to Clayton Johnson. She was also linked to Jack Donoghue and Evan Winiker before reconnecting with Dufrene.
Reconnection and Shared Interests
Reportedly, Del Rey had been interested in the swamp expert since their renewed acquaintance in May. She enlisted friends to join her on one of his renowned airboat excursions, documenting the adventure on Instagram and tagging Dufrene in a post on May 16th, captioning it, “Family w my guy @jeremy.dufrene.”
Dufrene has been a captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours since at least 2015. His Instagram page showcases his close interactions with alligators in Bayou des Allemandes, often called the ‘Catfish Capital of the Universe.’ He fearlessly films himself feeding alligators by hand, affectionately referring to them as his ‘Cajun yard dogs’ and even naming them.
Celebrity Clients and Down-to-Earth Lifestyle
Dufrene’s swamp tours have attracted numerous celebrities, including Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts, and Glen Powell. Powell has publicly acknowledged his long-standing friendship with Dufrene, dating back to his first tour in 2015. Their camaraderie and Dufrene’s unpretentious Louisiana lifestyle appear to be a refreshing contrast for Del Rey, given her past relationships with high-profile figures since her rise to fame in 2011.
Past Relationships of Lana Del Rey
Del Rey’s first public romance was with Barrie-James O’Neill, whom she dated until 2014. Following that, she had a brief relationship with Francesco Carrozzini. A short fling with rapper G-Eazy ensued after they met at Coachella in 2017. She then dated Sean Larkin, a reality TV personality, from 2019 to 2020. Subsequently, she was linked to and reportedly engaged to Clayton Johnson, before their apparent split in 2021. Before reconnecting with Dufrene, she was also in a relationship with Evan Winiker, although the timeline remains private.
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