Lana Del Rey is officially the queen of the swamp. The Grammy-nominated singer married Louisiana-based alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene on September 26, 2024, during a charming Southern ceremony by the bayou. The wedding took place at Arthur's Airboat Tours dock, where Dufrene works as the captain. This sentimental spot is where their love story began back in 2019 when Del Rey first met him on one of his swamp tours.
Photos from the wedding show Del Rey wearing a beautiful ruffled white lace gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves, styled with her hair in a long side ponytail and finished off with a delicate blue ribbon. Dufrene looked dapper beside her, clad in a dark gray suit and white shirt, all smiles as he held her hand during the ceremony. This romantic event was attended by family, including her father, Rob Grant, and siblings Caroline “Chuck” Grant and Charlie Hill-Grant.
This wedding followed closely behind the couple’s acquisition of their marriage license just days earlier, on September 23, from the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court. The license was valid for only 30 days post-application, leading to speculation about when or if they would tie the knot. After Del Rey denied dating rumors about Dufrene earlier this year, the couple publicly showcased their relationship more actively, including holding hands at the Reading Festival in London just weeks before their wedding.
Del Rey's relationship with Dufrene took fans by surprise, especially considering her recent romantic history. Prior to Dufrene, she had been engaged to music manager Evan Winiker and had also been linked to other musicians, including country singer Clayton Johnson. Despite the whirlwind of past engagements and relationships, her union with Dufrene marked her debut as a bride, making this union particularly special.
After the ceremony, the couple was seen walking hand-in-hand through the venue, which was decorated beautifully with white tents and floral arrangements adorning what appeared to be decorated airboats. Guests mingled as they celebrated the couple's new beginning, with many expressing delight at the unique setting of the wedding.
This wedding ceremony dramatically captures Del Rey’s artistic persona influenced by themes of love and nostalgia prevalent throughout her music. With the backdrop of the Louisiana swamps and Dufrene's alligator tour guide persona, this marriage writes another beautiful chapter in the singer's life narrative.
Before the wedding, Del Rey had shared glimpses of her life with Dufrene on social media, strengthening the connection between her artistic themes and real-life experiences. Their relationship has been filled with genuine moments, such as Dufrene’s nostalgic posts about their first meeting along with Del Rey's embrace of their shared love for the outdoors.
Fans and onlookers are left to wonder what the future holds for the newlyweds and how this new chapter will influence Del Rey's music. Given her ability to weave personal narratives through song, there is likely much more to come from this love story.
