Canadian icon Jann Arden marries Icelandic author Thordis Elva: 'Wife and wife'
Arden, 64, who is best known for ballads like Insensitive, Good Mother and Could I Be Your Girl, announced her engagement to Elva on Dec. 31, 2025. The couple initially met at a writer's retreat in Iceland.
Canadian singer Jann Arden has tied the knot with Icelandic author and activist Thordis Elva, sharing a heartwarming photo on social media of the ceremony. The couple, who announced their engagement over New Year's Eve, were dressed in white attire as they exchanged vows. Arden's caption for the post read "Wife and wife," accompanied by the date of their marriage.
Social media personalities from Canada shared photos and updates about their presence at the wedding. Jann Arden gained fame in the 1990s with hits like "Insensitive" and "Good Mother," and also appeared in the CTV comedy "Jann." The pair had been together for a year before their Instagram official status, and Arden expressed her happiness in the relationship while being single for a decade.
Their wedding plans were detailed through Arden's podcast, but her team did not provide immediate comments on the matter. This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on August 17, 2026.
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