Canadian music icon, actor, author, and cherished personality Jann Arden’s social media followers often admire the serene dirt road near her property in Springbank, Alberta, known as “Jann’s road.” This picturesque location serves as a backdrop for Arden’s updates, featuring her dogs, reflections on family, and now, joyful moments with her partner and now-wife, Icelandic author Thordis Elva.
Recently, Arden delighted her fans by announcing her marriage to Elva on Jann’s road, sharing a heartwarming photo of the couple in wedding attire. The Instagram post captioned “Wife and wife” revealed their wedding date as August 15, 2026, sparking celebratory comments from friends like TV host Jessica Allen and radio host Meredith Shaw.
In an exclusive statement to CBC News, Arden described their wedding as a “beautiful, kickass gathering” with loved ones, expressing gratitude for the magical and surreal experience. The couple first met at a writers’ retreat in Iceland, where they were brought together by former Icelandic first lady Eliza Reid.
The wedding, attended by prominent figures like novelist Danny Ramadan and actress Chelsea Handler, received well-wishes from fellow Canadian artists k.d. Lang and Bif Naked. Elva, recognized for her advocacy work on gender equality and the #MeToo movement, humorously shared details about their wedding plans on Arden’s podcast, emphasizing the significance of normalizing same-sex relationships in society.
Arden and Elva are planning a honeymoon in Edinburgh, further embracing their love story that has captured the hearts of many.