Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana

Reception

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Our Wedding

Ben and Paige met while working at Stone Creek Golf Club in Champaign, Illinois. Ben was working in the Pro Shop, and Paige stopped in to visit her sister, Holly, who also worked there.&nbsp; She was delivering something Holly had forgotten at home, no doubt!&nbsp; Paige caught a glimpse of Ben and asked Holly, “Who is the dude in the golf shop?!&nbsp; He is my dream guy!".&nbsp; Fast forward a few weeks, and Paige stopped in again for an interview.&nbsp; This time she approached Ben and asked him to retrieve the hiring manager.&nbsp; Ben had been watching a PGA tournament on TV, go figure, and stopped dead in his tracks when he first saw Paige. He hasn’t been the same ever since! 😊 As it turned out, Ben and Paige had quite a few “towny” friends in common, and they ended up bumping into one another at Clybournes a few weeks later. Paige saw Ben sitting with a few of their common friends and decided to approach them!&nbsp; After pretending not to notice Ben for about 3 minutes, Paige looked at him and said,&nbsp;“Hey, don’t we work together?”.&nbsp; They talked over drinks, and Paige even managed to get Ben out on the dance floor, which if you know Ben, is not an easy feat! Their first date was for dinner at Kofusion, followed by many others in and around the Champaign area.&nbsp; They even made a trip to Arcola, Illinois to show Ben the Amish village and pet all the farm animals.&nbsp; Paige was in heaven; Ben was trying to be a good sport! The weekend before Paige moved to Chicago to start school at The Art Institute, Ben came over for a “wienie roast”, aka campfire. After everyone went to bed, Ben said to Paige, “Since you leave for Chicago on Monday, I’d better ask you to be my girlfriend tonight.&nbsp; There’s no way I’m letting you move to the big city as a free agent!”. Paige said, “Yes!&nbsp; It’s about time!!”, and thus&nbsp;began their long-distance relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp; For the next 3 years, Ben spent his weekdays primarily in California on business, and the couple would spend time together on weekends either in Champaign or Chicago.&nbsp; It wasn’t until about 2.5 years ago when they were finally living in the same city again, and the two have never been happier or more in love! In the last 5+ years they’ve enjoyed many adventures and achieved many milestones together.&nbsp; They’ve enjoyed tropical vacations to Hawaii and Mexico, snowboarding in Canada and Colorado, and even sky diving, hand in hand, in San Diego! Both made successful transitions to new companies and have made amazing memories with truly remarkable people throughout their time together! “Best 5 years of our lives!” *I’ll Keep your Head in the Clouds, and You Keep my Feet on the Ground*

The Love Story

Ben and Paige were engaged on December 22nd, 2017. Of all places, Ben choose to propose in the comfort of the living room during their personal gift exchange, knowing a holiday engagement would give Paige the opportunity to celebrate with loved ones as she always dreamed. Over the next few days, the couple shared their surprise with both sides of the family, and it was truly the best Christmas ever!

The Proposal

Our Story

Reception & Accommodations

Holly is one of my older sisters and also the other half of our family's token, "the girls”, phrase. &nbsp;Holly is 18 months older than me, and we&nbsp;are often mistaken for twins, which makes sense as you rarely see one of us without the other. &nbsp;Holly and I are the purest form of "thick as thieves”. &nbsp;We share so many secrets and inside jokes, and sometimes it seems like we speak our own language. Our mom often said, “You two were wild little girls (still are actually) and were always fighting over something, but I&nbsp;was only truly worried when you were getting along. &nbsp;That typically meant you girls were conspiring against me, your dad, or one of your siblings!”. &nbsp;Holly makes me laugh the loudest, or more likely, laugh silently. &nbsp;She has even made me pee my pants laughing! &nbsp;She is the person I turn to for advice on all matters, and she is the best workout buddy in the world. &nbsp;My life would be completely different without her. I am very lucky to have a Best Friend and Sister all in one!

*Just don't let her borrow your clothes folks, you may never get them back!

Holly Harms

Ben and Nick met in 2009 rushing Sigma Phi Epsilon at Illinois, and later agreed to be roommates at “The Skybox”. Aside from meeting Paige years later, Ben’s best memories from college involve his friendship with Nick and will be cherished for a lifetime. Nick has become part of the Boncosky family, and is well known for his quick wit, bar-tending skills, and designated basement bedroom. Ben was very relieved when Nick started dating Paige's sister Holly,&nbsp; because&nbsp;hangin'&nbsp;out with&nbsp;the Harms sisters is a two man job!



Nick Bender

Curtis and Ben have had a knack for finding trouble since their days together at Prairie Ridge (just ask Mr. Slack). Among his many other talents, Curtis is known for funny smells, public accountancy, and his ability to drink a beer out of his shoe. Ben is fortunate to see Curtis often in Chicago, and thankful for their shared love of Jimmy Buffett, golf, and Da Bears.

Curtis Slack

Lauren is Ben's little sister and my soon to be sister-in-law! &nbsp;Ever since I met Lauren nearly 6 years ago, she&nbsp;has always felt like the little sister I never had, especially since we often get mistaken for one another! &nbsp;Lauren is the kindest person and has the biggest heart. I could not have dreamed up a better Sister-in-Law. &nbsp;Lauren and I&nbsp;have very similar interests:&nbsp;reading books by the pool in the summertime, online shopping&nbsp;addictions, and neither of us ever&nbsp;wear the same swimsuit twice&nbsp;on vacation- which may have something to do with the pool time and shopping habits!

Lauren Boncosky

Mackenzie is my oldest niece and the first grandchild in our family. &nbsp;Needless to say she was spoiled beyond belief, and her feet didn't hit the ground until is was time to walk! &nbsp;Mackenzie is the most hilarious 10 year old and is too smart for her own good! &nbsp;She can get the whole table laughing with her witty banter and sarcastic nature! &nbsp;Mackenzie completes&nbsp;the 3 Musketeers, along with her Aunt Holly and Aunt Paigey. &nbsp;When we are all together, Mackenzie is 10 going on 25!&nbsp;



Mackenzie Loschen

Ben and Patrick met during their Freshman year at Illinois rushing Sigma Phi Epsilon. From those early days to the present, they share a lot of great memories: living in the Senior House, traveling the country for their first job, and moving to Chicago to make a transition into their newest employment. Ben has always appreciated Patrick’s uncommon honesty; although the two are very different people, they complement one another exactly.

Patrick Hamill

Marrison is one of my oldest friends. &nbsp;We first met when we were only 5 years old and Marrison's dad was coaching my older brother Mitch's baseball team. &nbsp;We weren't exactly fast friends as I liked to tease Marrison, and I told her there were dead bodies under the public swimming pool nearby! However, a couple years later we reunited and have been best friends ever since! Marrison is the sweetest, most caring, selfless person, and&nbsp;she knows how to throw an awesome party!&nbsp;



Marrison Biel

Ryan and Ben first met during their confirmation classes at Bethany Lutheran Church, making their friendship the oldest of any in the group. Ryan is the closest thing Ben knows to having a biological brother, with the pair routinely looking out for one another over the years. Since college, Ryan has been dedicated in his pursuit of becoming a physical therapist, and will soon be known as Dr. Dooley.

Ryan Dooley

Erika and I met at a party in high school. &nbsp;We remained long-distance friends&nbsp;until college when we had the opportunity to get an apartment together in Champaign. &nbsp; We've been best friends since! &nbsp;Erika is fiercely loyal, very outgoing, and always speaks her mind - which I love&nbsp;about her! &nbsp;Erika is thoughtful and caring, and she truly loves her friends with all her heart. &nbsp;I am very fortunate to have her as a best friend!





Erika Riordan

Ben and David grew up playing travel baseball and basketball together, and they were reunited during their Freshman year at Prairie Ridge. David has a unique and uncanny ability to make life more entertaining, whether that’s his insistence on wearing a fedora across Europe, or his generally poor timing. Present day, Dave has excelled at his career in financial services and built a great life in San Francisco; he and Ben enjoy visiting one another as much as possible.

David Hines

Danielle was my very first best friend!&nbsp; We met while I&nbsp;was camping in the back yard of her next door neighbor&nbsp;in Gifford. &nbsp;Danielle came over to sleep in our tent and help herself to some Reese's! &nbsp;There are very few memories from my childhood that don't include Danielle. &nbsp;We were usually in matching Limited Too outfits and had sleepovers pretty much everyday.&nbsp; Danielle has been my best friend for about 22 years, and she is truly one of a kind! &nbsp;She is everyone's favorite person to be around, and she has the ability to make everybody laugh non-stop!

Danielle Fiedler

Joe and Ben quickly became friends during their Freshman year at Prairie Ridge and shared much of the same class schedule. While later pitching at Michigan State, Joe had the distinct honor of retiring current Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber in two of his three plate appearances (don’t ask about that other at bat). Joe lives and works in Chicago with his amazing wife, Elle, and hasn’t had a “cheat meal” since 2015 – get this guy some cake!

Joe Zwierzynski

Kristian has been a longtime friend of both the bride and groom, and he is credited with their informal introduction. Don’t let his prickly appearance fool you. Mean Galf, as he’s affectionately known, has a big heart and a soft spot for the Harms girls. The couple would like to be the first to wholeheartedly endorse his future mayoral campaign.

Kristian Gallivan

Mina and I met in 7th grade at a track meet. Our sisters had become friends at RTHS and&nbsp;decided that Mina and I&nbsp;should become best friends as well. &nbsp;They were right! &nbsp;She was my partner in crime in high school. &nbsp;We never missed a party, and somehow never got caught, except for the one time we thought my dad was in bed, and we all had to hide in the cornfield! &nbsp;Mina is loyal, thoughtful, and has a contagious laugh you can’t help but catch!

Mina Mendoza

Ben and Tony first met during their Freshman year at Illinois, and they’ve become close in recent years as neighbors on the rough and tumble streets of Chicago. Loyalty runs deep with Tony, which Ben has admired and valued throughout their friendship. Tony has spent the last nine months across the globe pursuing various extracurriculars – let’s hope he makes it back for the big day!

Antonio Hernandez

Joni moved to Gifford in 4th grade and&nbsp;was instantly the coolest girl in class, by my standards, because she had her cartilage pierced! &nbsp;Joni and I were instant best friends, and from 4th grade until about freshman year of high school, we probably spent less than 5 weekends apart! &nbsp;Joni is intelligent,&nbsp;caring, and her sarcastic humor always has everyone buckled over with laughter.

Joni Hornbeck

Jillian&nbsp;is my youngest niece and is the princess of our family! &nbsp;Her little smile can melt the iciest of hearts, and when she reaches for you, you stop what you are doing and pick the little angel up! &nbsp;Jillz is a sassy little 2 year old and usually gets what she wants, but&nbsp;also gives the best little hugs in return!

Jillian Harris (AKA Jilly Bean)

Brenner is Paige's oldest nephew and&nbsp;is the most outgoing 8 year old you will ever meet!&nbsp;Ben remembers a particular time when the two hadn't seen each other in awhile, and Brenner&nbsp;walked up to Ben and said "Well, I'm Brenner Quentin Harris from Charleston, IL where are you from?" The two also happen to share a nickname the "B-Man"

Brenner Harris

Devin is Paige's second eldest nephew, and is Ben's little&nbsp;card playing buddy. Devin likes to hang with "the guys"&nbsp;in the garage and has the most infectious laugh that brings a smile to everyone's face. Ben's favorite story about Devin&nbsp;involves playing Go-Fish at the Harms Farm, Paige and Devin came to an agreement that no matter what, Ben was not allowed to win! LOL

Devin Loschen

Shane is the Paige's youngest nephew and affectionately known as s Shano/Shaney/Shane Bug, and the list goes on. Shane is an inquisitive little 4 year old, and is shaping up to be quite the athlete.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shane loves getting thrown in the pool by Uncle Ben, and is looking forward to showing off his new dance moves at the wedding reception!&nbsp;

Shane Harris

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Cocktails will be served at 5:30pm 

Followed by Dinner and Dancing



 



Reserve Rooms under "Harms/Boncosky Wedding Block"



Group Code: HARBON

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Head north on Neil St. 



2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turn right on E Springfield Ave

 





3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turn left on N Lincoln Ave

 





4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turn right&nbsp;onto&nbsp;I-74 E&nbsp;toward&nbsp;Danville.

 





5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Take&nbsp;EXIT&nbsp;192&nbsp;toward&nbsp;St Joseph.

 





6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep&nbsp;left&nbsp;to take the ramp toward&nbsp;Flatville.

 





7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turn&nbsp;left&nbsp;onto&nbsp;N Main St/County Hwy-12/County Hwy-516. Continue to follow&nbsp;County Hwy-12.

 





8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, is on the right

From HILTON GARDEN INN to CHURCH

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Champaign

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start out going&nbsp;east&nbsp;on&nbsp;W Champaign Ave/US-136 E&nbsp;toward&nbsp;US-136 W. Continue to follow&nbsp;US-136 E.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turn&nbsp;right&nbsp;onto&nbsp;County Road 2100.

 

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Travel 5 miles, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, is on the left

Paige & Ben

Paige & Ben

P&B

Wedding Day

3:30 PM

Wedding

Reception