Canadian music icon, actor, author, and beloved personality Jann Arden’s social media followers are familiar with “Jann’s road,” a secluded rural path near her Springbank, Alta., property. This road has become a significant backdrop for Arden’s posts, featuring video walks, updates, and moments with her dogs. It has also served as a space for reflection on personal experiences, including caring for her aging parents.
Recently, Arden shared joyful photos with her partner and now wife, Icelandic author and advocate for digital rights and gender equality, Thordis Elva, on Jann’s road. The couple tied the knot on Aug. 15, 2026, as announced by Arden on Instagram, with friends and family gathered for a magical celebration.
The couple first met at a writers’ retreat in Iceland, where the former Icelandic First Lady, Eliza Reid, unintentionally played matchmaker. The wedding included notable guests like Reid, Canadian celebrities, media personalities, and American comedian Chelsea Handler, who expressed her joy at the event.
Thordis Elva, recognized for her work in gender equality and the #MeToo movement, was voted Iceland’s Woman of the Year in 2015. Ahead of the wedding, Arden and Elva discussed their excitement on a podcast episode, joking about traditional roles and the normalization of same-sex love and relationships.
Arden shared that they plan to honeymoon in Edinburgh, emphasizing the importance of using their platforms to advocate for societal change and acceptance. The couple’s love story and wedding celebration have been embraced by fans and well-wishers, including fellow musicians k.d. Lang and Bif Naked, marking a significant moment in their journey together.