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Thoughtful event planning for life's most meaningful moments.


From intimate dinner parties to large scale events, Simply Celebrate helps clients create memorable events with confidence, creativity and attention to detail.

A floral arrangement with pink and white roses, green leaves, and white hydrangeas in a glass vase on a table. In front are wedding reception cards on a white tablecloth. A gold wax seal is visible on the paper.
A large floral arrangement with pink, purple, orange, and green flowers on a table, with cakes and dessert labels in front. The background shows a banquet hall with tables, chairs, and people setting up.
Inspirational quote about celebrating family, memories, and moments with the message, "Celebrate family, celebrate memories, celebrate moments, enjoy what matters most, simply celebrate!"

For over two decades we have been designing and creating celebrations that feel effortless, meaningful, and uniquely their own. From gatherings of ten guests to events welcoming hundreds, we know every occasion deserves thoughtful planning, careful attention to detail, and a personal touch, and we can't wait to work with you to help you create your vision.

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Thoughtful planning. Flawless execution. Meaningful experiences.

Wedding reception hall decorated with round tables covered in white tablecloths, surrounded by wooden chairs with white cushions. A wooden arch adorned with greenery and flowers is centered at the back of the room. Green floral arrangements are on the tables and at the front. Wooden beams and white air ducts are visible on the ceiling, and windows with curtains are on the sides. The dance floor is in the center with a wooden floor.

  • Elegant, personalized celebrations designed around your vision, style, and story.

  • Bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and family gatherings that bring people together.

  • Professional, polished experiences that strengthen teams, celebrate accomplishments, and connect communities.

  • Mission-driven events that inspire guests, engage supporters, and help organizations achieve their goals.

  • Expert oversight and execution so hosts can relax and enjoy the event they've worked so hard to plan.

Led by experienced event planner Shelley Mendoza, Simply Celebrate brings together beautiful design, seamless coordination, and personalized service so hosts can focus less on logistics and more on making memories.

A woman in a pink blazer holding a large bouquet of peach and pink flowers is smiling at the camera against a plain white background.
A woman in a pink blazer holding a large bouquet of peach and pink flowers is smiling at the camera against a plain white background.

Shelley Mendoza, Owner - Simply Celebrate

If you're planning a wedding, intimate dinner party at your home, milestone birthday, special anniversary, fundraising gala, donor event, corporate or community gathering, Shelley serves as a trusted partner throughout the process, guiding decisions, managing details, and ensuring everything comes together beautifully.

ABOUT SHELLEY
A long rectangular dining table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, gold utensils, glassware, and small decorated cookies at each place setting. A green runner with floral arrangements in vases running down the center of the table. In the background, there are gift boxes and wrapped presents.
A long rectangular dining table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, gold utensils, glassware, and small decorated cookies at each place setting. A green runner with floral arrangements in vases running down the center of the table. In the background, there are gift boxes and wrapped presents.

Why Clients Choose Simply Celebrate

Experience You Can Trust

More than two decades of event planning experience across nonprofit, corporate, educational, community, and private events.

Attention to Every Detail

From invitations and timelines to florals and place settings, no detail is overlooked.

Personalized Support

Every event is different. Shelley takes the time to understand each client's goals, priorities, and vision.

Calm, Professional Guidance

A steady hand throughout the planning process and a trusted presence on event day.

A Few Favorite Events
A glass bowl containing green limes next to a bouquet of colorful flowers including pink dahlias, orange roses, and small purple and yellow blossoms, set on a blue table with informational papers in the background.
A colorful stack of multicolored paper napkins next to a small bouquet of white roses and green hydrangeas in a glass vase, on a dark granite countertop, with a straw sombrero on a pink and white woven mat nearby, and beige curtains in the background
Decorative display of fresh pineapple with red grapes hanging in the middle, surrounded by flowers on a table with a blue cloth, with bowls of colorful salad and chairs in the background.
A colorful Mexican cocktail drink garnished with a lime wedge and a slice of cucumber, inside a decorative glass, with a Fiesta-themed straw and paper decoration, on a dark table, with a menu and beer tap handles in the background.
A thank you note for guests at a fiesta, with a lime, small bottles of tequila, and decorative paper shreds inside a red basket.
People seated at long tables inside a large decorated tent, attending a social event or celebration, with some standing and chatting, illuminated by strings of hanging lights.
A display table with various items including flowers, baskets, and informational signs in a tent with string lights, with musicians performing in the background
Round banquet table set with white tablecloth, place settings, glassware, menus, and decorative centerpiece in an event hall with large windows and empty chairs.
A chocolate cake decorated with raspberry and green leaf toppings, with blue icing text reading 'Happy 50th' on top, next to a sign with a menu for a 'Bristol 50' choir event.
An indoor event space decorated with a large floral centerpiece in the foreground, and a table with assorted desserts and dessert labels in the background. The space has white curtains, ceiling lights, and people setting up or preparing.
People sitting at a table with lit candles in glass holders, wine glasses, and plates of food, celebrating a special occasion indoors during the day.
A large floral arrangement in a clear glass vase featuring pink roses, orange gerbera daisies, purple lisianthus, white hydrangeas, and green foliage, with twisting branches extending upward, displayed on a round table with a silver patterned surface
A woman in a red dress with her hair down and glasses, standing at a dessert table decorated with a large arrangement of flowers, various cakes, cupcakes, and desserts, in a brightly lit modern event space with balloons and ceiling lights.
A birthday cake with five lit candles, decorated with strawberries, macarons, and cream, placed on a glass cake stand. In the background, there is a bowl of cookies and a stack of plates on a table, with a window showing a parked car outside.
A large floral arrangement with purple, pink, and peach flowers, placed in a glass bowl on a table, with a dark background and round hanging lights.
A floral arrangement with pink, red, and light purple flowers, surrounded by green leaves, on a black surface with a black fireplace in the background.
A table with various snacks, photographs, and informational signs illuminated by a small table lamp, with a large window with wooden blinds and a poster of a gymnast hanging on the wall in the background.
A cocktail glass with a lemon wedge garnishing the rim and a lemon slice at the base of the glass, placed on a black surface with a floral napkin, a printed menu, a bouquet of purple flowers, and various bar items in the background.
A table centerpiece with a bouquet of red, pink, and purple flowers and green foliage on a black table. Two lit candles in decorative holders are on the table, and a colorful magazine or flyer with a picture of a boy band and bright graphics is in th
Elegant indoor dining area with white tablecloths, silver chairs, and large windows, set up for a formal event or wedding reception.
Table with pink and purple gift bags, a pink pillow, a small potted plant with pink flowers, and assorted wrapped candies. In the background, a large window with outdoor patio furniture can be seen.
Table centerpiece with white feathers in a clear glass vase, surrounded by pink tulips, red flowers, pearl beads, and gold vases, on a dark tablecloth. Water glasses and salt and pepper shakers are also on the table, in a decorated banquet room.
A sign for Wampanoag Ladies 9 Hole Golf Group featuring a recipe for a Hemmingway Daiquiri with ingredients and garnish mentioned. The sign is surrounded by a green lime, yellow lemon, a bundle of grapes, and a bottle of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, w
A blue gift box with a red ribbon, a white doily, a string of pearls, and a white dish with wrapped chocolates on it, all placed on a dark tablecloth.
A large glass vase filled with a colorful bouquet of various flowers and greenery displayed on a table, standing next to framed pictures and an invitation or program sheet.
Interior view of a decorated dining area set up for a celebration with a long table featuring a white tablecloth, floral centerpieces, neatly arranged silverware, glassware, and small favor boxes. A balloon arch with pink, white, green, yellow, and b
Three glass vases with different sets of flowers on a wooden table against a plain wall.
A colorful bouquet of various flowers in a glass vase, including white roses, pink peonies, purple lilacs, white daisies, and green leaves, sitting on a wooden surface indoors.
A large floral arrangement featuring white roses, white snapdragons, greenery, and other white flowers, displayed on a wooden table at a formal event.
Assorted cupcakes on a dessert table, decorated with white, chocolate, and cookies and cream toppings, with some topped with black candies designed to look like spider eyes.
Elegant table setting with a floral centerpiece, wine glasses, and fine china, featuring a white tablecloth.
Elegant table setting with a floral centerpiece, wine glasses, and fine china, featuring a white tablecloth.

Serving Central Connecticut

Simply Celebrate proudly serves clients throughout Central Connecticut and surrounding communities from its home base in West Hartford.

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering at home, a wedding celebration, a fundraising gala, or a community event, Simply Celebrate provides professional event planning and coordination services tailored to your needs.

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Leave the details to us, sit back, and simply celebrate.

Let Simply Celebrate handle the planning, coordination, and details so you can focus on celebrating with the people who matter most.