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About Bright Occasions
Bright Occasions is a full service boutique event planning company. We have been planning and designing special events in the Washington, DC region and beyond since 2011.
Bright ideas and unique details, that make each event special to our clients, is what gets us excited to create and plan.
We believe the small personal touches and attention to detail make a beautiful and unforgettable celebration. Ultimately, helping our clients to plan a stress free and memorable occasions is why we do what we do!
Our clients remark that they trust us with their vision and enjoy working with us to plan their milestone moment. We put our clients first and the end result is always wonderful.
Washingtonian Weddings and Engaged Magazine have recognized us as a top event planning company. Our work has been seen in Washingtonian Weddings, Engaged, Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Luxury Magazine, Style Me Pretty and many local and national publications.
Proud Member of DC Events Coalition and the National Live Events Coalition.
Winner 2024: “Best Of” – Arlington Magazine
2018-2026 “Top Event Planer” – Washingtonian Weddings
Producer for Art in Bloom DC 2021-2026
meet our Team
We are so lucky to have an amazing team who work tirelessly to make each event a success for our clients. It takes a village and these are just a few of the faces behind the scenes.
Margo Fischer
Owner, Event Planner & Designer
Margo Fischer is the owner of Bright Occasions. Since 2011, Margo has been known for creating thoughtfully designed celebrations and seamless event experiences that reflect each client’s unique vision and goals. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality and events industry, Margo has worked across the Washington, DC region in some of the best venues.
Margo and her team at Bright Occasions have planned and managed a wide range of events including luxury weddings, mitzvah’s, milestone celebrations, nonprofit and corporate events, educational conferences and multi-day events. Margo specializes in blending meticulous planning with creative design, ensuring each event feels both polished and personal.
In addition to private events, Margo is a co-producer of Art in Bloom DC, a creative event concept that brings the DC community together through fresh flowers, beautiful art and architecture, immersive floral workshops and a curated social experience. Art in Bloom DC reflects Margo’s passion for fostering creativity, building community and creating meaningful moments that extend beyond an event.
Margo co-produced the Beyond the Blackout series in 2020-2021 to highlight diversity and inclusivity within the event industry. She also co-produced the Head Table Event Planner networking luncheons in 2022-2023 to create a space for event planners to gather, mingle and learn from one another.
During her free time, Margo enjoys spending time with her husband Dave and their two young children, taking long walks, visiting art museums, and finding the best ice cream shops.
Graduate of: American University
From: New Hartford, NY
Favorite things: Spending time with family, travel, summer, Italian food and romantic comedies
Favorite part of wedding day: Seeing all the details come together and witnessing the couple exchange their vows.
Go to drink: Champagne
RHIANNON SWANSON
Event ASSOCIATE
Graduate of: University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
From: Montreal
Favorite things: In my downtime I like to be active outdoors, cook, spend time with my son & pup and traveling.
Favorite part of wedding day: Watching the happy couple walk back down the aisle as they are just married- there’s always an air of triumph!
Go to drink: Coffee with Bailey’s (hot or cold!)
HALEY MCCLELLAND
Event Assistant
Graduate of: University of South Carolina
From: Bethesda, MD
Favorite things: traveling, skiing, reading Jodi Picoult novels, SEC football (go Gamecocks!) & Italian food
Favorite part of wedding day: The moments of anticipation and excitement right before the ceremony. And when the bride or groom can share a special moment with their parents.
Go to drink: A glass of Chianti Classico. I love all things Italian!
Nicole Forth
Event Assistant
Graduate of: Georgia State University
From: Miami, FL
Favorite things: Family, Music, Math, Calligraphy
Favorite part of wedding day: Reciting the vows
Go to drink: Grey Goose and Red Bull
Our knowledge is a little island in a great
ocean of nonknowledge.
E.E. Cummings
Heirloom Details
MY GRANDMOTHER’S RING IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES
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Healthy Living
FRESH SALADS, GOAT CHEESE, FRUIT
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Coastal Sunsets
NOTHING BEATS AN AMALFI COAST SUNET
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Tuscan Summers
RED WINE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES & GARDENS
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our story:
the reason why
we do what we do
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