With its glorious rainforests and mountains teeming with incredible wildlife, its endless miles of magnificent beaches protected by coral reefs and 200 caves on the Caribbean coastline, wedding planners will find all they desire in Belize. Enjoy waterfalls, caves, granite riverbeds, plus rainforest medicine trails and ancient Mayan cities - with splendid ruins that make beautiful backdrops for a wedding photo album that will be an absolute treasure for years to come.

Belize has a wide variety of religious denominations including: Roman Catholic, Anglican, Episcopalian, Methodist, Faith Assembly of God, Jehovah's Witness, Baptist, Mormon, Mennonite, and Hindu. Check with your hotel for times and places of services.

If you plan to get married at an Archaeological Reserve, (Maya Ruins, sites), please fax a letter requesting permission one week before the ceremony. Letters should be faxed to the Commissioner of Archaeology, at (501) 822-3345. Please include the date and time of ceremony; names of bride and groom; priest or Justice of the Peace; and site of ceremony.

Dreams of a remote, yet accessible destination wedding location are on the top of many brides list of ideal locations. However, finding someplace that is as yet undiscovered, exotic, unusual and elegant can be frightening. Take the fear out of the whole process, relax and trust Lara Goldman to help take steer the ship through our tranquil waters toward your fantasy!

Meet Lara, a Philadelphia native who relocated to Belize 5 years ago, as she shares her tips, contacts, thoughts and insight into "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret: Belize" on November 18 from 4pm - 7pm at Villa Barolo Restaurant on Easton Road in Warrington, PA.

Romantic Travel Association of Belize