49 Franklin sponsors BAH

RUMFORD — Scot and Cindy Grassette, of 49 Franklin Reception Hall in Rumford, will host a River Valley Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" event featuring wedding-related businesses. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 10; there is no cost to the public. There will be door prizes and raffles, cheese and cracker platters and a three-foot chocolate fountain. The event will feature entertainment by Ross Swain on piano, and sets by Abbey and Sara Gilbert on cello and violin.

Featured wedding rental businesses are Kristy Murphy of Delightful Rentals, a linen rental company; Ali Clark of Phony Florist with her crafty artificial centerpieces and Carlisle's of Rumford with tuxedo rentals. The featured Bridal shop is Carousel Bridal of Jay; they will have some of their elegant gowns on display. Tom Bourret of the Maine Press will be displaying his work with classy and casual wedding invitations, alongside Sherry Milligan and the girls of Davis Florists with stunning flower arrangements and bouquets. Photographers displaying their works of art are Christal Treadwell of Studio 6, Photography of Greg Viger and Hillside Photography featuring Anthony Mazza. Francis Gagon of Via Vision Video Productions will show some of his professional wedding videos. Carri McPherson of Piece of Cake will be displaying her beautiful and delicious wedding cakes. The girls of All That Jazz will show the latest trend in hair style for brides and grooms.

49 Franklin Reception Hall will be presenting its own Grapevine Catering and Grassette Entertainment disc jockey service. They also offer helium balloons, chocolate fountains and Notary Public service.

Food and drinks for this event are provided by Grapevine Catering and are sponsored by the participating businesses.

For more information, please call 369-0129 or go to www.49franklin.com.