The minutiae of a perfectly orchestrated night gathering is something we have dived into time and time again at Livingetc. But with the Oscars 2026 award ceremony returning tomorrow evening, we have reasons to think we might not be the only ones after some last-minute hosting tips for a memorable viewing party. Enter Edward Perotti, a celebrity-trusted event designer whose dramatic, ornate soirees have served as a dreamy backdrop to performances by Nick Jonas and Ariana Grande.
We connected with the seasoned Californian entertaining tastemaker to discuss the easiest and chicest way to bring some red carpet magic home in time for the 98th Academy Awards and craft essentially beautiful spaces that, rooted in a sense of atmosphere, foster conversation, engagement, and awe without requiring you to have an A-list budget. Mind you: this is unlike any other of your past dinner parties.
