MEET THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR dream EVENT

Sam Jaeger, founder of Marriage and Mimosas.
Sam Jaeger, founder and owner of Marriage and Mimosas. 
FOUNDER OF MARRIAGE & MIMOSAS

I'm Sam!

Founder and Creative Director, Sam began her career in Orange County, California, collaborating with some of the region’s most sought-after venues to design and plan bespoke private events. After a cross-country return to the East Coast, she established herself in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s luxury event scene — serving for nearly seven years as Director of Weddings at the prestigious Congressional Country Club, ranked the #1 private club in America.

With an innate sense of style, an eye for detail, and a deep love for hospitality, Sam eventually outgrew the club world and opened her own boutique planning firm in historic Georgetown. Since then, she’s been curating unforgettable celebrations across the globe — from the cobblestone streets of NYC to the shores of Martha’s Vineyard and the romance of the Amalfi Coast.

Rooted in her Chesapeake Bay upbringing, Sam is a certified sommelier and a passionate host who believes magic happens around a beautifully set table. Whether it’s an intimate alfresco dinner or a weekend-long wedding affair, her work is grounded in elegance, experience, and heart.

more than just planning

We believe a wedding should feel as effortless as it is unforgettable. We’re here to create moments that matter, grounded in your story, and designed to stand the test of time.

Because a wedding isn’t just for one day; it’s for generations.

Sam Jaeger, founder of Marriage and Mimosas posing in a group photo with her team.

Planners, designers, timeline-lovers

Here’s what we bring to the table:

⊹ Masters of the mood board
⊹ Timeline OBSESSORS (with color-coded spreadsheets, obviously)
⊹ Your unofficial glam squad + veil fluffers
⊹ Stationery snobs in the best way
⊹ Calm in the chaos, always
⊹ Believers in details + effortless luxury
⊹ Big fans of bows, pearls, and sentimental touches
⊹ Your wedding day ride-or-dies
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Testimonials

“There are no words to describe how much Sam and the team means to us. Sam goes far beyond the description of a wedding planner- she is a friend, therapist, crisis manager, comedian and above all else makes each and every one of your dreams come true.

Sam takes the time to get to know you better than you know yourself. She is there every step of the way to make your wedding even more magical than you would think is possible. Sam was highly organized, communicative, and supportive throughout the entire planning and execution process.She was always so calm, prepared and happy that there was never a second or moment of stress or anxiety felt in wedding planning journey or the wedding day itself. It is hard to imagine life before knowing Sam- I wish I was kidding when I said we are already planning a vow renewal just so we can work with her again. We cannot recommend Sam enough- working with her was an honor and a joy that we wish every newly engaged couple can experience! We hope she does this forever so she can plan our children's weddings one day!”

— Mar A.

“Coming into the planning process with 0 clue on the vibe of our wedding; M&M helped steer us in a direction that we could have never imagined or thought of on our own.

We had the best experience with the team at Marriage & Mimosas! They quite literally handle every aspect of planning to make the bride and groom's life SO much easier! Coming into the planning process with 0 clue on the vibe of our wedding; M&M helped steer us in a direction that we could have never imagined or thought of on our own. Sam blew us away with the design process and all the endless possibilities. Beckie and Paige led the operational planning and execution of our wedding and it was seamless from start to finish. They thought of every little detail possible- things that I would have never think of. Paige stayed by my side throughout my entire wedding day and eased any last minute jitters. The team was a joy to work with and was one of the best decisions we made. We could not imagine planning our wedding without them and we would 110% recommend the team to any bride and groom. Now that our wedding is over, we will miss them all so much!”

— Mal

“I want to suggest to the owner that she change the name of this business to Marriage, Mimosas & Miracles because that is what they are … a miracle worker.

Imagine firing your wedding planner 9 days before your wedding and finding Sam who promised to get your plans back on track within 24 hours. And that she did! Phew… crisis avoided. But wait, 2 days before the wedding tropical storm Ophelia is scheduled to hit DC. What do we do, cancel the rooftop reception? No, Sam to the rescue. Within hours she arranged for my son and his fiancée to tour the Perry Belmont House and within hours they moved the reception indoors. Thank you to Sam and her staff for going above and beyond to make this day magical for my son and our new daughter. Words cannot be found to express our gratitude for your dedication and hard work.”

— Cali C.

“The weekend was a smashing success and we owe it all to the Marriage & Mimosas team!

Sam, Paige, and the whole team were instrumental in creating the wedding weekend of our dreams. We envisioned a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, and reception on two different private estates, which required essentially building two outdoor venues from the ground up. When the wedding weekend rolled around, it unseasonably rained both nights—but they were unfazed. My husband and I could relax and enjoy every moment worry-free as they handled all the curveballs. The weekend was a smashing success and we owe it all to the Marriage & Mimosas team!”

— Brooke M.

“The Marriage and Mimosas is truly incredible. If I could pick only one vendor to rebook with, it would be them.

From the very beginning, the team was highly communicative, focused on the details, and genuinely invested in making our wedding a truly beautiful event. We had a destination wedding which comes with its own challenges, and Marriage and Mimosas never missed a step. On the day of, her team was on top of every single detail. They handled any issues with grace and efficiency, and I didn’t have to lift a finger. Sam’s creative vision and professional mastery of her craft ensured that my husband and I had the perfect celebration. Wholly recommend.”

— Ansley