Koithan Farm

Ceremony

Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Kim and Ben first met at a volleyball tournament at IV Stallions. Ben went to sit in his usual corner and Kim was already there with a mutual friend. Kim, not having any clue who Ben was, tried to make some small talk to try to figure out who Ben was. Halfway through the tournament, Ben went to Tim Hortons to get a coffee, but only for himself. So, naturally, Kim let him hear about it for not offering to get her one (even though she didn't even actually want anything). For the next tournament, Ben asked Kim to sign up as a buddy for a buddy blind draw, so they were guaranteed to be on the same team the whole night. Kim and Ben's team ended up winning the tournament that night. Ben got the winning team photo on his phone and Kim asked Ben to send it to her, hinting for Ben to ask for her phone number.

How Kim & Ben Met

On Friday September 27, 2024, Ben went to his niece Aiyana's volleyball game at Niagara-Wheatfield with his family and invited them over to the Koithan Farm for a quick tour of the farm and apple orchard. Kim reluctantly met them at the farm after the game, insisting they were losing daylight and should reschedule for a different day. Little did Kim know that Ben had stopped at the farm before the game to spell out "Will you marry me?" with apples out in the orchard. During the "tour of the orchard", Ben popped the question and Kim said Yes! Having a few of their loved ones there to witness it and capture the moment made it even more special.

How Ben Proposed to Kim

Our Story

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Teammates since Niagara-On-The-Lake Warriors (Peanuts, 4 years old) and most notably the 2023 Can-Am Champion Tuscarora Tomahawks with a trip to Prezzy's at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario.  Volleyball teammates since Niagara-Wheatfield JV with numerous Thursday night league championships together in the Lewiston area. 
 College roommates at Syracuse University and unofficial roommates during Covid.  

Kyle Henry

Brother.  The biggest influence for Ben's interests in sports, movies, TV shows, music, food and coffee.  The movie Dumb and Dumber gets funnier each time they watch it (hence the golf attire).  Joe played for the inaugural Niagara Thunderhawks Jr. B team, their Dad (Joey) was a coach, so Ben got to ride the team bus to all the away games and watch hours of Chapelle's Show.  Ben has never had a lacrosse stick that wasn't strung by his brother.  Countless battles in the driveway helped mold Ben into one of the best basketball players from the Tuscarora Reservation.  Both have won the Tuscarora Clan League Joseph Harold Woodbury Most Valuable Player Award, named after their late grandfather.

Joseph Woodbury III

Only took one set of playing volleyball together for Ben to become contractually obligated to Carney having first dibs to play/sub for life.  Always down to golf and get a haircut at Hilltop Cuts (especially the glorious mullet days).  Big fan of concerts, bigger fan of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

John Carney

Joe's persistence on bus rides to Niagara-Wheatfield Lacrosse games was key to finally getting Ben to be his friend.  This also helped Ben return to box lacrosse after a brief hiatus to focus on High School and field lacrosse, winning the NAMLA Intermediate Championship with the Tuscarora Thunder, continuing onto Jr. B with the Niagara Thunderhawks and Sr. B with the Tuscarora Tomahawks.  Also, one of the biggest Buffalo Bills fans you'll ever meet.  Oh, And 1 more thing, Michael Jordan too.

Joe Ditto

Angus looked lost trying to find volleyball tryouts at Niagara-Wheatfield.  Ben helped Angus find the gym and took him under his wing from there.  Countless hours of tv shows, Rock Band and Guitar Hero, NHL, gym and running buddies (a long, long time ago).  Angus also played High School lacrosse and got Ben into box lacrosse with fellow Groomsman, Joe Ditto.  If you have a tee time at 9:00, better tell Angus 8:45.

Angus Fischer

Also known as Al, Allen, or Baby Allison. She is the youngest of all of the sisters, just minutes behind her twin sister, Katie. Baby Allison is always the sister that everyone calls on to help them or hangout with them because she is so understanding and adaptable. She’s thoughtful, dependable, and somehow manages to be exactly what you need in any moment. She has also tied the knot in September 2024! Kim and Allison work together at Wegmans in Rochester and make it a weekly tradition to grab lunch and catch up on everything going on in each other’s lives.

Allison Willms

Katie has always been Kim's ride or die. She is always the life of the party. She has such a goofy personality and you can always catch her laughing at herself. She is guaranteed to make you laugh with her. Katie has the ability to talk to anyone or anything for hours! She is so passionate about so many things. She is always making goals for herself and motivates herself to be better. 

Katie Koithan

Kelly is caring and compassionate. She is the 5th oldest sister and she is Kim's "twin". (Or at least everyone thinks that they are the twins of the family) She was a travel nurse who worked in different states and decided to plant her roots in beautiful Montana as a nurse at Intermountain Health.  She can now enjoy her hobbies of endless hunting and fishing with Christian on her days off. 

Kelly Siezega

Kim met Ellen when Kim joined a new volleyball team that she was on. She is incredibly kind, caring, and genuine. She has a contagious laugh. She is always willing to give her honest opinion and is also always trying to convince Kim (and now Ben) to move down to South Carolina to be closer to her. Ellen has won several volleyball championships with Kim and is one of her most competitive girlfriends. They also send each other our wordle scores every day. 

Ellen Casino

Kim met Sara through Ellen and playing volleyball. Sara is so smart, thoughtful, and is always delivering a perfectly corny pun. Kim basically used to live with Sara and Mike before they moved to Raleigh. They were always hanging out together and going to festivals. Kim loves that they can just pick up right where they left off when they do get to see each other.

Sara Schinaman

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

The Quality Inn

Antonio's Banquet is located inside the Quality Inn so you won't even need to leave the venue if you choose to book a room here. A block of rooms will be available until May 30, 2026. Call the front desk at the Quality Inn and mention the wedding block to receive the discounted rate. https://www.choicehotels.com/new-york/niagara-falls/quality-inn-hotels/ny181

There are several hotels nearby too!

If you do not stay here, there are many hotels within 15 minutes of the venue. Some of which include: The Hampton Inn6501 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/iagaphx-hampton-niagara-falls-blvd/ Comfort Inn &amp; Suites6115 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304https://www.choicehotels.com/new-york/niagara-falls/comfort-inn-hotels/ny497?mc=llgoxxpx Holiday Inn Express10111 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/niagara-falls/iagny/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=YextLocal-_-EX-_-US-_-IAGNY Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303https://senecaniagaracasino.com/