Lana Del Rey Marries Swamp Tour Captain Boyfriend in Surprise Louisiana Bayou Wedding

In what can only be described as "a true bayou love story," pop sensation Lana Del Rey has officially tied the knot with local airboat captain Jeremy Dufrene. The surprise wedding took place Thursday on the scenic waters of Bayou Des Allemands, a place near and dear to Dufrene, who operates Arthur’s Airboat Tours in the area.

News of the shock wedding, first reported by the Daily Mail, comes on the coatails of reports that Del Rey and Dufrene obtained their marriage license earlier this week.

The couple, who only recently made their romance public, exchanged vows in a charming, intimate ceremony by the water, surrounded by family and friends. Del Rey, 39, walked down the aisle in a flowing white gown with a ruffled neckline and delicate train, while Dufrene, usually spotted in his signature trucker hat, donned a tailored black suit for the occasion.

Known for hits like Young & Beautiful and Summertime Sadness*, Del Rey first met Dufrene during an airboat tour in 2019 while performing at the Buku Music + Art Project in New Orleans. The couple reportedly reconnected this year in May, during Del Rey’s visit for the Hangout Music Fest. Dufrene, a Louisiana native and father of three, captured Del Rey’s heart with his down-to-earth lifestyle and passion for the bayou.

After the ceremony, guests celebrated under white tents on the harbor, with Dufrene’s signature airboat—decorated with white flowers—parked nearby. Del Rey’s siblings, Caroline and Charlie Hill-Grant, were by her side, with local rumors suggesting an extra touch of “something blue” was added to her look with a satin ribbon tied in her hair.

This marks the first marriage for Del Rey and the second for Dufrene, whose friends describe him as a grounded, easygoing partner. Their whirlwind romance, which first came to light in August when the couple was seen holding hands in England, quickly gained the attention of fans worldwide. Despite initial concerns from Del Rey’s close circle, sources say Dufrene has proven himself to be a loving and supportive partner.

As the newlyweds begin their life together, people from Louisiana have been hyped to see a Hollywood starlet embrace the unique charm, family love and the laid-back vibe of the bayou that you can only find in Louisiana.