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MEET YOUR PLANNING TEAM
TAMMY CONTRERAZ
Principal Planner
Aloha! I’m Tammy, owner & Principal Planner of Ke Aloha Weddings by Tracery Studios. I started my wedding planning journey at the age of 18 when friends of my parents asked if I could help them find wedding services and oversee their wedding plans. From that point on I was hooked and loved every moment of the weddings ahead of me. Ten years later, I moved to Hawai’i and further discovered the world of destination weddings and have planned hundreds of weddings since - including Europe and Canada.
Life took me away from Hawai’i at one point and I’ve been privileged to call many places around the world home. In late 2024, I returned to the islands to pick up where I left off and bring my global experience back with me. I’ve been planning weddings for over twenty years now and am excited to share my island home with couples who choose it as part of their story. Weddings have become inherently ingrained in my mind and heart and daily I see something that triggers a creative wedding idea.
You’ll find me perusing through wedding magazines, reading up on the latest trends and creating some of my own. It’s an exciting industry to be a part of! And when I'm not working - adventure traveling!
I also work in the tech space, producing experiential events and providing marketing support to startups. I feel this helps me see things a bit differently when it comes to weddings and helps to create the magic that we all want on our special day.
When I'm not busy with weddings and events, I love to travel with my family, particularly to Central America and Canada, exploring and volunteering in the animal and eco conservation spaces. I love being in the kitchen learning alternative cooking techniques and experimenting with chocolate.
I look forward to meeting you and bringing your wedding vision to life on your special day so you can be a guest at your own wedding! Mahalo for being here!
SAMANTHA STUPPY
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Aloha! I'm Samantha, the Assistant Wedding Coordinator at Ke Aloha Weddings. I grew up in Southern California but moved to Hawai’i in 2015 to study Sociology at the University for Hawai’i at Mānoa and have been incredibly grateful to call O’ahu home since.
I have spent most of my time in Hawai’i working in the hospitality and tourism industry where I felt a great sense of purpose connecting with people from all over the world and helping them create experiences and memories that they will cherish forever. More recently, I have worked as an administrative and marketing assistant to healthcare professionals, where my organizational skills and attention to detail really flourished.
Looking to pivot into something new, I began exploring careers that would allow me to combine my love for connection and creativity with my logistical side. Coincidentally at that time, I met Tammy who has shown me the beautiful world of weddings, and it felt like the perfect fit!
My favorite part about weddings is that they are not one size fits all. Each couple brings their own story, personality and visions to the planning process. It is so fun seeing personalities come through in the small details from song choices to cultural traditions. Above all, I’m here to help create a celebration that is uniquely yours and allows you to simply show up, enjoy and celebrate without stress.
When I’m not planning weddings, you can find me planning my next trip, hiking up Koko Head or experimenting with various DIY projects from sewing to woodworking to creating random home decor. I can’t wait to help turn your dream wedding into a reality!
