Nestle Black Magic

Discover the secrets of ... the perfect weekend break.

Dig out your fancy frocks and polish your dancing shoes: the party season's about to kick off with a popping of corks and a clinking of glasses!

While throwing the perfect party is always a great idea in theory, if you're the one who has to plan it, what felt like a sparkling idea can start to lose some of its fizz. But whether it's a family party, a gathering of friends or a knees-up for work colleagues, with a little organisation and a lot of festive cheer it's easy to throw the party of the century... and enjoy it too!

Click on the categories below for hints and tips on how to throw four fabulously different events.