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aula Deen once said that meeting Oprah was like "meeting the Queen." But, in Savannah, Paula holds that title. The undisputed, foremost ambassador for Savannah as well as for the South, she presents the smile, humor and essence of Southern hospitality.
Brides from around the country are flocking to Savannah to experience a Southern wedding. More and more are taking Paula's lead on where and who to book for their ceremonies.
Savannah entertainer, Kim Polote sang for both Paula Deen's wedding to Michael Groover as well as for her brother, Earl "Uncle Bubba"Hiers and his bride Dawn. "When folks find out that I sang for Paula and Bubba's wedding, they book me," Polote says.
The name "Paula Deen" opens the door;
Polote's talent and charm puts the "gig" on the calendar for the winner of the 2001 Oxnard Gold Medal in the American Traditions Competition. "I've booked a lot of events thanks to Paula," she says.
The same holds true for Pianist, David Duckworth who also performed for both weddings. "I only played as back-up for Kim," Duckworth says with modesty, claiming that Polote was the headliner for the events. Along with is elegant and petite, bass wielding wife, Alicia, his band performed for Uncle Bubba's wedding reception.
"David is the supreme keyboard talent in Savannah," says wedding planner, Becky Byous of Savannah based, An Affair to Remember. "His musical knowledge and gentle manner make him a joy to work with."
When a bride learns that Kim and David played for Paula Deen's wedding ceremony they are on the wedding schedule. "The fact that they are fantastic musicians and performers," Byous adds, "has proven itself from the rave reviews of brides and their guests.
