Canadian music icon, actor, author, and beloved personality Jann Arden’s social media followers are likely familiar with the picturesque dirt road near her property in Springbank, Alberta, known as “Jann’s road.” This secluded rural stretch has become a significant backdrop for Arden’s posts, showcasing her walks, updates, memories with her dogs, reflections on caring for her parents, and grieving their loss.
Recently, Jann’s road has been a place of joy as Arden shared smiling photos with her partner and now wife, Thordis Elva, an Icelandic author and advocate for digital rights and gender equality. The couple tied the knot over the weekend, with Arden announcing the marriage on Instagram, captioning a photo of the couple in wedding attire on their beloved Jann’s road.
The couple first met at a writer’s retreat in Iceland, where they discovered a mutual connection and eventually got engaged. Notable guests at their wedding included former Icelandic first lady Eliza Reid, who humorously claimed credit for unknowingly playing matchmaker for the couple.
Numerous Canadian celebrities and media personalities attended the wedding, including Chelsea Handler, Danny Ramadan, Dani Kind, Cynthia Loyst, Janis Irwin, and Adrienne Arsenault. Well-wishes also poured in from fellow Canadian singers k.d. Lang and Bif Naked.
Thordis Elva, recognized for her advocacy work in gender equality and her involvement in the #MeToo movement, has been a prominent figure in Iceland. The couple humorously discussed their upcoming wedding on a podcast episode, with Arden jokingly referring to herself as “the groom” but acknowledging that Elva would carry the bridal bouquet.
Arden expressed her desire for same-sex love to be normalized and emphasized the importance of promoting loving relationships and societal inclusivity. The couple plans to honeymoon in Edinburgh, as revealed in a previous podcast episode.
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