With Christmas and New Year’s quickly approaching, many people across the globe are preparing to throw parties and host family members or friends at their homes.

Thankfully, a man who plans events with celebrities like Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas has shared some easy hacks you can use to elevate your holiday celebrations.

Edward Perotti, from San Francisco, Californiaexplained exclusively to the Daily Mail that he fell into the event planning business by accident.

He started off his career working for a publishing company, but after he was laid off he took a job as a catering manager at a hotel despite knowing nothing about the industry out of desperation.

From there, he moved into the hotel business, working in sales, where he would often work with professional event planners… and suddenly, he realized that was his calling.

Now, nearly three decades on, he is a globally-recognized and award winning designer who curates events for Hollywood’s most elite.

‘This was not an overnight journey; it was not easy,’ he told the Daily Mail.

‘Back (when I first started), there was no social media or real media to help craft a persona.

‘It was 100 percent hard work, time, sweat, networking and earning my reputation, which has turned into a solid name in the industry.’

Perotti, who was a ‘theater kid’ growing up, explained that he views events like Broadway shows.

‘Broadway legend Betty Buckley once told me over tea that I needed to view myself as a Broadway producer (considering budgets, casting, writing, sets and audience acquisition),’ he explained.

‘That advice resonated with me deeply … Understanding the basic psychology of how people connect with messaging, environment, sound, light, etc. has been crucial.’

He added that what sets him apart is his emphasis on the ‘why’ of the event first and foremost.

‘That leads to the “where” and then the “how.” By weaving in the details of whatever messaging the host, hostess, or organization aims to convey, I can create a unique experience,’ he shared.

‘I approach events as opportunities for what they can become, not just what they are. My goal is to craft an experience that guests will fondly remember for decades while providing a positive takeaway for the host, hostess, or organization – this is the magic and power of an event.’

While he stayed tight-lipped on how much his services cost he previously told Business Insider he sometimes charges upwards of ‘six figures.’

‘Pricing varies; however, I believe in transparency. All vendor costs are passed through directly to the client, so you would only pay me for my time and intellectual property,’ he explained to the Daily Mail.

‘The variation in cost depends on the planning duration and the level of complexity involved.’

So how can you elevate your own parties without breaking the bank? Well, Perotti said a simple way is focus on personalization and let ‘local flavors’ play a prominent role.

He also encouraged implementing some sort of ‘wellness experience’ into your party, and to remember that hosting is much than ‘simply entertaining people.’

‘Always remember that you are not simply entertaining people (as that suggests the event is about you),’ he stressed.

‘If you want a successful event, think of hospitality, where the guest experience is the top priority.

‘Never settle for the expected; introduce surprise and delight moments, regardless of the event’s size.

‘Connect your guests to these elements, and you will always create memorable experiences.’