Canadian music icon and multi-talented personality Jann Arden has a special place she refers to as “Jann’s road,” a secluded rural area near her property in Springbank, Alta. This road holds significance in her life, serving as a backdrop for her social media updates, where she shares moments with her dogs, reflections on caring for her aging parents, and now, joyful pictures with her partner and now wife, Thordis Elva.

Arden recently announced her marriage to Elva with a photo of the couple on Jann’s road, captioning it “Wife and wife” along with their wedding date of Aug. 15, 2026. The intimate ceremony was attended by close friends and family and described by Arden as a magical and surreal experience.

The couple first met at a writer’s retreat in Iceland and announced their engagement on Dec. 31, 2025. The wedding was a star-studded event with notable guests like former Icelandic first lady Eliza Reid, Canadian celebrities, and media personalities, including Chelsea Handler. Messages of congratulations poured in from fellow artists like k.d. Lang and Bif Naked.

Elva, recognized for her advocacy work on gender equality, discussed their wedding plans in a podcast episode, highlighting the importance of normalizing same-sex relationships. The couple is now looking forward to a honeymoon in Edinburgh, emphasizing their commitment to equality and love.