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Creative Direction • Experiences • Weddings • Set Design • Stationary Design • Event Stylist
🥂Your Day • Your Toast🥂
Algarve based, working Worldwide
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Tell me, how do people do this? 

Welcome, if this somehow found its way onto your algorithm.

My name is Xana, and I recently opened the doors to my own studio, CHIN CHIN, curating weddings and special events across Portugal and beyond.

Everyone keeps telling me, ”You need to show yourself online. It’s the best marketing there is.” But as someone who’s always preferred working behind the scenes, every time I press record I feel totally cringe. 

So, if you’re still watching—and you’re planning a wedding, celebrating an anniversary, or launching a brand or product...

Trust me, I’m much better at creating unforgettable experiences than I am at talking to a camera.

Tap the link in my bio and book a free discovery call.

Let’s create something worth toasting to. 🥂

#creativedirection #wedding by @by.chinchin
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2 days ago
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A wedding close to my heart ❤️ with my favorites @sinnyolo and @jcapel1 

Venue & Catering @manoir_dhautegente 
Planning & Creative Direction @by.chinchin @sinnyolo 
Photographer @mathildemetairie 
Videographer @slowroadstudio 
Florist @lesfleursdelaterre 
Music (strings, band, DJ) @popcornfactoryorchestra 
Illustrations @by.chinchin 
Rentals @lepetitpichetdordogne 
Transport - taxi David Laborde taken in Manoir d'Hautegente by @by.chinchin
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7 days ago
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These are the Makeup Artists I am dying to work with in 2027! ❤️‍🔥 Brides check them out, and book these talents! 

1. 💄 @nicolesoaresmkp 
📷 @dorin_ciobanu, @jjmtphotography, @louisegoldingphotography 
2. 💄 @mubybalu 
📷 @itscateinacio, @margaritkeller @jchickphotography 
3. 💄 @biancapereira.makeup 
📷 @fabiosantos.photography, @mittphotography, @pedroluzelobos 
4. 💄 @barbaramakeupalgarve 
📷 perova.di crua.photo @louisegoldingphotography 

*Disclaimer; none of the images featured in this post were taken during projects I worked on. All images rights belong to their respective owners, who have been credited/tagged where possible. 

This post is purely for inspiration and appreciation of the incredible work of these talented creatives. My goal is to share the kind of artistry in the hope I can be part of it one day with future clients. 

This post is not sponsored, and I have received no payment, commission or other compensation for sharing this content. by @by.chinchin
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8 days ago
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POV: that a ‘save-the-date’ doesn’t have to be boring 

#canva #bychinchin #canvadesign #wedding by @by.chinchin
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2 months ago
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How the first date in a field of fig trees can be the start of your wedding story. Don’t start planning your wedding with a Pinterest board, it will overwhelm you, doesn’t feel authentic and you will loose the connection with your love story very quick. Start with writing down memories, moments, experiences - once you defined the an element - all the other pieces will have meaning, choices are defined without discussion and it will be easily cohesive throughout. But most importantly it will feel like yourselves. 

Disclaimer: all visual reference belong to their respective creators. Used for inspiration only. by @by.chinchin
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3 months ago
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I love this industry and the creative freedom is has, this belongs on your mood board for your unique wedding. 

1. Ties @milatextiles 
2. Paper flowers @paper.lene 
3. Cake @bredenbecks @olivestreetevents 
4. Hair 📷 @cherrydeck @blissandbone 
5. Boutonniere @puni.petals @ninamoore 

All visual references belong to their respective creators. They are shared to honor the artistry behind them —not to claim them as my own. by @by.chinchin
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3 months ago
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POV: when you book CHIN CHIN as your wedding curator you can expect a 57 pg. Wedding Bible. 
#bychinchin taken in Bordeaux, France by @by.chinchin
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3 months ago
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Venue goals, places I would love to curate a wedding 🤍, will you be my BRIDE & GROOM? 

Location 1: @treechurchandgardens 

Location 2: @cocinadelmaresperanza 

Location 3: @aman 

Location 4: @carrieres_des_lumieres_events 

Location 5: @monasteriodepelayos 

For any credits please DM! by @by.chinchin
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5 months ago
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Are you a DIY bride and want to think about all the small details? or do you want to enjoy your day?

What we offer: 
1: Pre-Wedding Handover Meeting
2: Vendor Management & Confirmation
3: Creation of the Rundown
4. On-site coordination
5: Point of Contact
6: Timeline & Moment Management
7: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
8: Final Wrap-Up Coordination

Booking for 2026 coordination support by @by.chinchin
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5 months ago
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A wedding that doesn’t follow rules,
but follows feeling.

This is for couples who.. 
..want something that feels like them,
not like something they’ve seen before.
.. Get the ick thinking about a traditional wedding
.. who believe their story deserves
a different kind of space—
something personal, intentional,
almost like stepping into a world
that only the two of you could create.

If that sounds like you,
you’re exactly where you need to be. taken in Faro, Portugal by @by.chinchin
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6 months ago
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I’m drawn to weddings that break the rules.

Keep the traditions you love—
and rewrite the ones that don’t fit.

We turned the pillars of our relationship into moments:. 
– staying healthy → took a shot of apple cider vinegar
– protecting each other → sunscreened each other’s neck
– staying adventurous → threw two tiny planes  into the sky

Your story deserves its own rituals.
Let’s create them together. taken in Bali Beach Glamping by @by.chinchin
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6 months ago
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For those who love boldly,
who think differently,
who see their wedding as more than an event day—
but as a chance to capture their love in a true art piece. 

Not louder, not bigger, not about showing wealth—
but about celebrating what’s real.

If that feels like you,
send me a message.
I’d love to become part of your story. taken in Algarve, Portugal by @by.chinchin
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6 months ago
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