Our Story
A decade of beautifully planned celebrations.
Bright Day Events was born from a simple belief — your once-in-a-lifetime moments deserve thoughtful, personal, and unhurried planning.
Founder & Lead Planner
Marcia Franklin
A planner who actually listens.
Marcia founded Bright Day Events LLC in 2014 after years of quietly orchestrating weddings and milestone parties for friends and family across Central Pennsylvania. Her gift for calm-under-pressure leadership and her instinct for elegant, photo-ready details quickly turned a side passion into a full-fledged boutique studio.
Today, Marcia and her trusted team have brought to life over 100 weddings, corporate galas, fundraisers, and private celebrations — each one designed around the client, not a template. She personally meets every couple, attends every walkthrough, and is on-site for every event day.
When she's not planning, you'll find her in the gardens around Millheim, hunting estate sales for the perfect vintage glassware, or sharing a long dinner with her family.
What We Believe
Mission & values.
Elegance
Refined design that feels timeless, never trendy.
Reliability
Calm, transparent communication from inquiry to last dance.
Passion
We genuinely love what we do — and it shows on event day.
Our Approach
Customer-first, every single step.
We don't believe in cookie-cutter packages or pushy upsells. Every consultation begins with listening — about you, your guests, and the moments you want to remember most. From there, we design around your priorities and your budget.
- Unlimited communication during your planning window
- Transparent vendor recommendations — no kickbacks
- Detailed event-day timelines shared with every vendor
- On-site planner + assistant for every full-service event
The Team
Small team. Big love.
Marcia Franklin
Founder & Lead Planner
Hannah Cole
Senior Coordinator
Daniela Ortiz
Design & Florals Lead
James Whitaker
Event Operations
Your big day is closer than you think
Let's start planning a celebration you'll never forget.
Complimentary 30-minute consultation. No pressure, just possibilities.