The groom appeared happy and looked to have earned the approval of the bride’s family.
Oftentimes, he would spend his free time shrimping on the local bayous.
His family eventually stepped in and urged him to switch careers.
They even pointed him towards ship captaining as a more comfortable job.
After much thought and a whole lot of familial support, Dufrene decided to take the leap.
He earned his captain’s license and joined the team at Arthur’s Airboat Tours.
Dufrene took to his new job instantly and felt much happier in this more natural, outdoor work environment.
Before Dufrene ever crossed paths with Lana Del Rey, he gave an unforgettable tour to actor Glen Powell.
“J-Bone and G-Trash.
We’re both single and ready to mingle.
Find us on the swamp or at the Daiquiris To-Go place next door or on Craigslist Personals.
(Not sorry),” Powell wrote.
As reported byThe Sun, Dufrene was previously married to a woman named Gina.
Together, the former couple raised three children two daughters and a son before splitting in 2013.
All drama on X aside, Dufrene is said to have a good relationship with his children.
She certainly wasn’t on the hunt for her future husband.
Despite these intentions, the pair must’ve hit it off.
Interestingly, Dufrene reportedly did not originally know that Del Rey was a famous singer.
When she first stepped aboard his airboat, he reportedly treated her the same as any other client.
Apparently, the boat captain is known for being “very, very low maintenance.”
She was thought to be engaged to Evan Winiker but the two broke up in 2023.
Previously, she was engaged toClayton Johnson, whom she met on a dating app.
In 2021, less than a year after becoming engaged, the pair went their separate ways.
Del Rey also dated news presenter Sean Larkin, only to undergo a painful breakup in 2020.
Even if you go on to the next one, it’s not like it gets better."
As much as Del Rey struggled in past relationships, things appeared to have improved for her in 2024.
In May, the pop star reportedly returned to the Les Allemandes area to perform at Hangout Fest.
She met up with Dufrene again; this time, she saw him with new eyes.
“They were both single and they reconnected,” an insider dished to theDaily Mail.
“He saw his golden opportunity and asked her out and they have been together since.”
As for Del Rey, she seemed equally interested in her new man.
“He is a good guy and she is wildly attracted to him,” the same source added.
The financial gap between the two lovebirds has led some fans to question the integrity of their relationship.
Insiders, however, say that Dufrene is not particularly interested in Del Rey’s money.
One anonymous source told theDaily Mailthat the couple’s relationship raised a couple of eyebrows in the beginning.
After a bit of detective work, however, Dufrene was given their stamp of approval.
It helps that Dufrene is said to remain in the good graces of his ex-wife, Gina.
And, it doesn’t hurt that Gina seems to be pretty supportive of her ex’s new relationship.
This sense of maturity and grace can only make the family’s expansion easier for all parties involved.
“I will say that he really does look happy with her.
And she does with him which is a good thing to see.
It’s not a fake happy.
He truly is in love with her,” Welsh told theDaily Mail.
These positive words came even as Welsh balked at how quickly Dufrene fell in love with someone else.
However, any sort of personal injury aside, Welsh seemed happy to know that Dufrene was moving on.
“He is deserving of this blessing,” she added.
Video footage of the event shows that Dufrene joined Del Rey on this unique adventure.
It’s no doubt that this represents a major change in lifestyle for Dufrene.
He was used to bayou life and being out on the swamp."
Dressed in a blue suit and brown loafers, Jeremy Dufrene looked dapper for the occasion.
Photos of the evening show the pair happily holding each other’s hands.
Of course, we can’t fault Dufrene for appearing a little nervous in this intense environment.
After all, she had not made a wedding announcement in the weeks leading up to her big day.
She had not even hinted at the seriousness of her relationship with Dufrene.
“It was a beautiful, relaxed and family focused wedding.
The focus was just on their love story,” the person said.
Del Rey’s best buds are said to have been particularly pleased with the match.
Jeremy is different from the men that Lana meets in the entertainment world.
He’s a great guy."
Another added, “Life’s so short, everyone should know love and happiness in their lifetime.
She definitely makes a beautiful bride!
A third chimed in, “I’m so happy for her.
Also, the groom is so on-brand lol.”
Some social media and Internet users have questioned their compatibility, especially in terms of finances.
