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Now that 2-1-12 has passed, one of the next numerical milestones will be 12-12-12, and all the worry about the end of the Mayan calendar. The question is this – will the world really end before the end of 2012? Or will there be a series of catastrophic events that will illustrate that the end is near for all of modern mankind? Well, if you believe how the media interprets the meaning behind the end of the Mayan calendar, and if you are also thinking about getting married by the time 2012 concludes, now is the time to consider a wedding that truly is once in what may be a very short lifetime. In fact, you probably should think about Belize as the wedding destination of your choice. After all, if something REALLY bad is going to happen, then you may as well go out with style. Or by having the time and wedding of your life!

December 2012 will mark the end of the 5,126 year era in the Mayan Calendar. But instead of it being a sign of mortal finality and/or destruction, it probably should be thought of as a time of renewal, rebirth, renaissance and new beginnings. In honor of this historic and spiritual moment, thirty-six adventurous, fortunate and spiritually motivated couples along with two hundred and eighteen of their closest friends and family will partake in the unique Mayan Marriage of Many wedding celebration in Belize. This grand wedding event will be staged on an ancient Maya Temple at the 3200 year old Mayan City of Cahal Pech on December 12, 2012 (that’s 12-12-12). At the same time, in five other exotic resort locations in Ambergris Caye, five additional couples will each hold their own separate full court fairytale wedding nuptials event as well.

Package for the group weddings in Cahal Pech range from $14,030 to $24,030 for the Bridal Couple (depending on their chosen hotel and other add-on options) and includes a 5-night Mini-Moon, all receptions, day tours, etc. Packages for guest couples start at $5,030 for December 9-13, 2012, with custom mini-cations also available.

While in Belize, brides, grooms and guests will be able to enjoy an exciting choice of activities that the land has to offer including zip lining, Maya massage and other healing, arts medicine trails with Maya shaman, horseback riding, Caracol and other Maya site exploration, bird watching, kayaking, cave tubing, exploring ancient caves with human remains, museums, botanical gardens, a world class zoo, repelling, spelunking, scuba diving or snorkeling around the second largest barrier reef in the world, helicopter tours, mountain biking, yoga and more.

For additional information on wedding events, packages and resort accommodations go to www.2012weddingsbelize.com.

The Jewelry Book, one of the best jewelry industry publications dedicated to everything about jewelry, is now available online as a free eBook download. If you really love jewelry, or even just want some ideas for Valentine’s Day or almost any special occasion, then The Jewelry Book is for you!

Featured jewelry designers include:

A Jaffee, Asscher Cut Princess, Centurion Jewelry Show, Charles Krypell, Coast Diamond, Gem Platinum, Gumuchian, Jack Abraham, Jack Kelege, JB Star, John Buechner, Memoire, Precision Set, Rudolf Friedmann and Yvel.

Stories featured in the latest issue include:

Yvel on The Cover – Celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
Design Trends for 2012 – Predictions from our favorite brands.
The Wedding Corner – The wedding ring is often the gateway to a lifetime relationship with your jewelry customer.
The River of Inspiration – Known as “The Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) continues to yield precious stones and fine gems at a seemingly endless supply.

Download The Jewelry Book today for free.

Buying a wedding ring can be tough, and knowing where to start can be quite the battle. If you are in a bit of a bind, and need assistance, then a great place to start is The Wedding Ring Book, which is available online as a free download.

Did I say “free?” That’s right, it’s free!

The Wedding Ring Book is the destination for all of your wedding ring designs and information. They have created a gorgeous eBook to educate and showcase the latest and best wedding ring designs in the bridal industry. All the prospective bride and groom need do is to click on an image or ad and be directed to that designer’s website.

Featured designers include:

Asscher Cut Princess, Benchmark, Charles Krypell, Coast Diamond, Gem Platinum, Gumuchian, Jack Abraham, Jack Kelege, JB Star, John Buechner, Katharine James, Memoire, Norman Silverman, Novell, Platinum Guild, Precision Set, Rudolf Friedmann, and Sholdt Designs.

Please also visit www.theweddingringbook.com to see additional wedding ring brands and styles as well.

Download The Wedding Ring Book today.

Authorized Novell wedding band retailer John Greenan & Sons will be holding their First Annual Bridal and Re-Mount Show at their Silver Spring, Maryland location. Taking place on Saturday, March 31st from 9am to 4:30pm, be sure to stop by and see some of Novell’s latest as well as classic wedding band styles.

Visit GreenanJewelers.com for directions.

Michigan’s Tappers Jewelers, one of Novell’s best authorized wedding band retailers, is supporting their Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for the first “Making Time for a Good Cause” initiative of 2012.  Just stop by any Tappers location to purchase standard watch battery, and the cost of that service will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as its chosen charity for the quarter.

Michigan’s most trusted jeweler since 1977, Tappers offers an unprecedented level of customer service and an outstanding selection of the highest quality diamonds, fine designer jewelry, Novell wedding bands and luxury timepieces.

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Once the wedding is over, the ice sculpture has melted and the gifts have been safely put away, it’s obviously time for the honeymoon. But with today’s challenging economy, traveling to a far off exotic location may be difficult. Flights can be very long and very expensive, and once you get there the costs might keep piling up. There’s almost no end in sight! However, when planning a trip to the honeymoon destination of your choice, you may wish to consider visiting Belize. It’s beautiful, affordable and home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, so you can forget having to travel all day across the globe for a top notch diving experience. And what could be more unusual, more cutting edge, more chic than a visit to the Mayan Ruins of Belize! Can you think of a more romantic way to spend a night of your honeymoon while on top of a Mayan Temple? Wow! That sounds magical and brilliant! Where do I sign up?

As far as travel goes, Belize is just a brief flight from Houston, Dallas, Miami or Atlanta; you can catch the approximately two hour flight daily from either of these gateway cities. Also, if the hustle and bustle of city life is getting you down, then you definitely want to keep Belize in mind. Apparently there are only four – count ‘em FOUR – traffic lights among the 300,000 citizens. English is this land’s official language, but you can also break out your High School Spanish or Kriol if you want. And ladies, don’t forget the proper swimwear! Belize is home to fabulous beaches and beautiful waters.

Overall, Belize offers a safe visit to paradise, and the 2:1 currency exchange ratio (one US dollar equals two Belize dollars) can work in your favor, too. See? Tropical bliss does not have to break the bank! Keep in mind that the overall climate is generally cooler than most of the surrounding countries, so if sweating is NOT your thing, you have a fairly good chance at remaining reasonably comfortable during your journey. Consider Belize your own little cost effective slice of heaven that’s just a hop, skip and jump away from some of the United States’ travel hubs.

For more information, please visit Romantic Travel Association of Belize.

LuxuryPalladium.com features three of Novell’s classic palladium wedding band designs – L8055-6GC, L1102-8GCC and L1110-7GCC.

Need to know more about palladium. Download Novell groundbreaking brochure – “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.”

Novell’s Facebook page for the new Studio Platinum bridal jewelry collection has just surpassed 1,000 Facebook LIKEs. Recently introduced during the progressive jewelry industry initiative The Great American Metal Exchange (GAME), Studio Platinum is comprised of engagement rings and wedding bands that have been designed to be affordable. And in this economy, affordable is very important!

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One of Novell’s latest platinum engagement rings was the winner of a recent Brides Facebook Poll (during the week of September 19, 2011). Featured in the new Studio Platinum collection, SE2543-LC-3/4 is a vintage design single row pave platinum engagement ring pictured with a ¾ carat center diamond. This engagement ring style also has a matching platinum wedding band.

See more platinum engagement rings at Novell’s Studio Platinum website.