Lana Del Rey thrifted wedding dress months before tying the knot with Jeremy Dufrene

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Lana Del Rey reportedly found her wedding dress months before the world even knew about her relationship with Jeremy Dufrene.

The 39-year-old songstress, known for her melancholic melodies and vintage glamour, ditched designer wedding gowns for something far more intimate and authentic.

Lana Del Rey’s $400 vintage wedding dress find

While most celebrities walk down the aisle in custom creations, Lana discovered her wedding dress months before the world even knew she was in a relationship.

Back in May, at a small New Orleans boutique called Vintage Market by Trashy Diva, Lana stumbled upon a piece that would eventually become her wedding gown.

A source revealed to TMZ that she wasn’t necessarily on a mission to find the dress. “It is unclear whether Lana strolled into the store specifically hunting for a wedding dress, but after trying on a bunch of other stuff, she ended up falling for the dress she spotted in the window.”

With styles ranging from the 1920s to Y2K, the store typically prices their gowns around $400, making Lana’s find an affordable yet meaningful choice.

The bohemian gown, featuring a ruffled neckline and flowing train, was perfect for her ethereal vibe. Her hair, styled in a curled ponytail and adorned with a pale blue ribbon, completed the look for the day she’d soon surprise everyone with, as Daily Mail reports.

Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene’s wedding

The unexpected pairing of Lana and Louisiana native Jeremy Dufrene had already stunned fans when they went public just a month prior.

The couple took things further when they tied the knot by the bayou, where Jeremy operates his swamp boat tours. In a backyard ceremony, Dufrene traded his usual trucker hat for a sleek black suit and brown leather shoes, a fitting complement to Lana’s whimsical style.

In photos obtained by Daily Mail, Lana, escorted down the aisle by her father Robert Grant, radiated joy, holding a floral bouquet in hand.

The couple exchanged vows by the water, near one of Jeremy’s swamp airboats, which was decorated with white flowers for the special occasion.

The reception unfolded under the Louisiana sky, with massive white tents set up along the public harbor. Friends and family, including Lana’s mother Patricia Ann Hill, and siblings, gathered to celebrate the couple.

For Lana, this marks her first marriage, while it’s Jeremy’s second.

Their wedding took place just hours after reports surfaced that they had secured a marriage license, as per TMZ.

The duo first met in 2019 during Lana’s performance at the Buku Music + Art Project in Louisiana, but it wasn’t until a boat tour later that year that sparks flew.

“She wanted to go on a boat tour because it’s a big thing in Louisiana, but she never expected to fall for a gator boat captain,” a source told Daily Mail.

Though they didn’t start dating immediately, a reconnection in May sealed their fate.

“He saw his golden opportunity and asked her out, and they have been together since. She loves older men,” the insider added.

Lana Del Rey's friends were initially skeptical of Jeremy Dufrene

Initially, Lana’s friends were cautious about her relationship with Jeremy, fearing the Louisiana captain might be using her.

However, their concerns quickly evaporated. “Her friends and team did some digging on him over fears he could be using her, but his business is lucrative and he doesn’t need or want Lana’s money,” a source shared.

“He treats her right and gives her what she is seeking in a man — he’s romantic.” Their romance, while unorthodox to some, seems to have enchanted those close to Lana.

Jeremy’s love for his hometown and laid-back lifestyle offers Lana a quiet escape from her high-profile life.

As their love story unfolded, Lana even brought Jeremy along to her UK tour, a significant step for the pair. Reflecting on their origins, one can trace them back to that fateful airboat tour in 2019.

According to Daily Mail, Lana shared glimpses of her adventure with Jeremy on social media, writing, "Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur's Air Boat Tours x."

A photograph from that day captured Lana with her tongue playfully out as Jeremy helped her steer the boat. Their chemistry was palpable, though it would be years before their love story truly began.

Jeremy, who has worked at Arthur's Air Boat Tours since at least 2015, is no stranger to celebrity guests, with stars like Kate Hudson and Emma Roberts having taken his tours.

Known for his fearless approach to feeding wild alligators, he playfully refers to the reptiles as his “Cajun yard dogs,” a fitting nickname for his swampy companions.