By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-09-27 06:18:11 | Updated at 2024-09-30 15:29:17
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Lana Del Rey was given away by her 'nepo daddy' Robert Grant and two siblings during her shock wedding to alligator tour guide, Jeremy Dufrene, on Thursday.
The Summertime Sadness hitmaker, 39 - who reportedly obtained a marriage license on Monday - was also joined by her mother, Patricia Hill, and other guests for the special occasion in Des Allemandes, Louisiana.
The nuptials took place outdoors and in photos obtained by DailyMail.com exclusively, the singer could be seen strolling arm-in-arm with her father who wore a black suit and dress shoes.
Lana looked radiant in a flowing white wedding gown and her hair styled in a curly ponytail tied that draped over one shoulder.
She held a big smile on her face while also carrying a floral bouquet in her hands for the big moment.
Lana Del Rey, 39, was given away by her 'nepo daddy' Robert Grant and two siblings during her shock wedding to alligator tour guide, Jeremy Dufrene, on Thursday
Lana was also seen alongside her sister, Caroline, and brother, Charlie, as they helped walk her down the aisle underneath the warm sunshine.
Her sister wore a nude-colored dress that stopped just above her ankles while her younger brother dressed for the occasion in a classic, black suit and white dress shirt underneath.
The trio held small smiles on their faces as they made their way down a gravel drive towards the main ceremony.
Lana - who was born Elizabeth Grant - was born in NYC but at age one, her parents moved to Lake Placid, New York for a quieter life.
Rob and Patricia married in 1982 in New Jersey - after initially meeting at the same advertising company where they both worked.
The singer's parents and siblings have been supporters of her music career - and her father has also dabbled in the industry himself.
During an interview with Inman last year, her father stated that Lana, 'was singing before she could walk.'
'She was literally like a little songbird and she had a beautiful voice, even back then. And you could tell she was fascinated with music.'
Lana was also seen alongside her sister, Caroline, and brother, Charlie, as they helped walk her down the aisle underneath the warm sunshine
The nuptials took place outdoors and in photos obtained by DailyMail.com exclusively, the singer could be seen strolling arm-in-arm with her father who wore a black suit and dress shoes
Rob later added, 'I have a lot of dads who come up to me, and they've got very talented daughters, and they always say to me, "What's the secret?"'
'And I say, there really isn't a secret. It's whether or not that child has this extraordinary ambition to succeed, against all odds, and I do mean all. And that's Lana Del Rey.'
On the topic of her success, her father told People in 2023, 'Despite all of that resistance out there, she persevered and kept making music. She stuck straight to her own unique aesthetic.'
'She's finally being recognized for the extraordinary songwriter that she is. She's really a poet - and then couple that with that angelic voice.'
Also last year, Rob followed his daughter's music footsteps, and released his own debut album titled, Lost At Sea. The tracks on the LP are mainly instrumental, with Lana offering some of her vocals.
After he dropped the album, he began to garner the name 'nepo daddy' and shared his thoughts on the label while also talking to People.
'I thought, 'Oh, s***, that's fabulous. I've got to go get that domain. I want to do merch. I want to create a brand around this thing. I leaned right into it, embraced it and really loved it.'
He added, 'Then, of course, it blew up. Now, I'm the Nepo Daddy, and that's fine. They call me a lot of things - Robster, Daddy Del Rey, Papa Del Rey, Robster Lobster and now, Nepo Daddy.'
On the topic of her success, her father told People in 2023, 'Despite all of that resistance out there, she persevered and kept making music. She stuck straight to her own unique aesthetic'
Lana's brother, Charlie, has also worked with her and back in 2020, he filmed a home video for the star's Interview Magazine cover.
And her sister, Caroline, has also been credited as a co-writer for the song, Sweet Carolina, which is found on Lana's 2021 Blue Banisters album.
On Thursday, Lana and Jeremy exchanged vows by the water in Des Allemandes, Louisiana - the same bayou where Dufrene operates his popular swamp boat tours.
The singer wore a classic, floor-length frock that had an elegant ruffled neckline, a billowing skirt and a modest train that dragged on the gravel aisle.
Instead of his go-to trucker hat, Dufrene rocked a chic black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes for their backyard nuptials.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Lana's representatives for comment.
After saying 'I Do,' Dufrene - a Louisiana native and divorced father-of-three - grabbed onto Lana's hand as they made their way to the outdoor reception.
The newlyweds walked past one of Dufrene's famous swamp air boats, which was tied to the dock and decorated with white flowers for the couple's special day.
The wedding and the reception were held along the public harbor, with countless tables set up under massive white tents on the grass.
Also last year, Rob followed his daughter's music footsteps, and released his own debut album titled, Lost At Sea. The tracks on the LP are mainly instrumental, with Lana offering some of her vocals
For the reception, Lana added a light blue satin bow to her ponytail for 'something blue.'
This marks Lana's first marriage and Dufrene's second.
The wedding comes just hours after TMZ reported that Lana and her new husband had picked up a marriage license on Monday, September 23. The license is yet to be returned and recorded.
Lana first met Jeremy in 2019, before being spotted holding hands with him on August 25 in England.
She then attended Karen Elson's wedding with Dufrene earlier this month - with the smitten couple holding hands at the star-studded bash - which saw Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in attendance.
This came just days after she broke her silence on her rumored romance, with a comment underneath an Instagram post from @thejustnlife, speculating about their relationship.
She was previously seen holding hands with Dufrene ahead of her performance at Leeds Festival last month, and fans went on to speculate that she dropped a huge hint about her rumored lover in one of her songs.
'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 DailyMail.com earlier this month.
The couple first met when Lana performed at the Buku Music + Art Project in Louisiana in March 2019. She took one of his boat tours while in town.
On Thursday, Lana and Jeremy exchanged vows by the water in Des Allemandes, Louisiana - the same bayou where Dufrene operates his popular swamp boat tours
'When Lana revisited the area in May to perform at Hangout Fest, they were both single and they reconnected,' DailyMail.com's exclusive insider revealed.
'He saw his golden opportunity and asked her out and they have been together since. She loves older men.'
Her relationship with Jeremy initially worried friends who were convinced they would dig up something suspect about the divorced father of three.
But they soon realized he treats her well and gives her what she 'needs' from a partner.
'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,' the source said.
'They can see he treats her right and he's very, very low maintenance. He gives her what she is seeking in a man and is romantic.'
Lana went public with Jeremy on August 25, when the pair were spotted holding hands and having a romantic meal together in London after she performed at Leeds Festival.
The source added: '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.'
The wedding comes just hours after TMZ reported that Lana and her new husband had picked up a marriage license on Monday, September 23. The license is yet to be returned and recorded; seen earlier this month in NYC
The couple first met when Lana performed at the Buku Music + Art Project in Louisiana in March 2019. She took one of his boat tours while in town; seen in August in Leeds
During Lana's initial alligator boat tour in 2019, she shared photos with her fans on Instagram and Facebook.
In the caption, the Born to Die singer wrote: 'Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur's Air Boat Tours x.'
One of the snaps showed her sitting beside Jeremy with her tongue out as he helped her steer the air boat.
He also appeared in the background of a photo of Lana posing up with her girlfriends during the tour.
'They can see he treats her right and he's very, very low maintenance. He gives her what she is seeking in a man and is romantic,' the source said
Jeremy also posted a photo with Lana to his own Instagram, writing: 'I never know who I can run across on my tours but always a pleasure @lanadelrey.'
But the pair didn't date immediately, with Lana going on to date Live PD hunk Sean Larkin following their first meeting.
She then started dating Clayton Johnson, who she got engaged to but later called off.
She then had rumored flings with Salem rocker Jack Donoghue and also musician Evan Winiker.
