She Didn’t Perform
The parents were worried that getting Jodi to perform at the wedding would be difficult. She admitted that she had never performed at a wedding of a non-family member before. They remained optimistic, however. They tracked out people who knew Jodi and told them how much their daughter adored The Little Mermaid even as an adult. They tried everything they could to emphasize how important this was to them and how much it meant to their daughter.
Sparing No Expense
Hiring any wedding band, let alone a famous Disney vocalist, is not cheap. The couple was aware that if they wanted Jodi to appear, they would have to pay a high price. They were desperate for Jodi to attend their daughter’s wedding, so they made it clear that they would pay her whatever she desired. However, it wasn’t the compensation that piqued Jodi’s interest; it was their narrative.