La Quinta Resort & Club

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Tom and Kendra met at a cookout in Washington, D.C. in August 2013. Both were invited by friends they met while working on Capitol Hill. Kendra had recently finished a summer program at her current law firm in D.C., and Tom heard all about it that night! They also discussed politics, Tom's love for Florida, and Kendra's Kentucky pride. Tom didn't ask Kendra on a date that night . . . but it wasn't long. Early dates included happy hour at Sonoma and Nationals baseball games. Go Nats!

Our DC Story

After Christmas this past year, Tom and Kendra traveled to the Palm Desert area to enjoy a few days of warm weather and relaxation. Although beautiful for the first few days, chilly temperatures and drizzle forced Tom to abandon his second round of golf. With no other plans, Tom and Kendra relocated to La Quinta Resort and the Clubhouse at PGA West for the evening. After dinner, Tom mistakenly showed Kendra a picture of a diamond ring on his phone. The next few minutes (or hours) are a blur, but not long after, he walked over to his carry-on, pulled out a small box, and knelt down on one knee. Needless to say, Kendra said yes in the rare desert rainstorm.

Our Desert Story

Our Story

Weekend Itinerary

Thursday8:30 p.m.Optional Meet &amp; GreetLa Quinta Resort &amp; ClubWe will email the exact location once available***Friday4:00 p.m.Ceremony at La CasaLa Quinta Resort &amp; ClubFollowed by a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing***Saturday11:00 a.m.Optional Golf OutingLa Quinta Dunes CoursePlease let us know if you would like to joinReservations are required -- Greens fees vary Transportation and beverages provided

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Kelsea is Kendra's younger sister.  She is a graduate student in the School of Architecture at the University of Kentucky College of Design.

Kelsea Clayton

Jeff and Tom met at University of South Florida, where they were freshman suitemates.  Jeff currently works and lives in Tampa.

Jeff Bartilucci

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

From Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Drive time is approximately 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. Head south on World Way towards W Way. Take the ramp onto S Sepulveda Blvd to I-1405 E. Take the exit toward I-605 N, keep left at the fork and follow signs for I-605 and merge onto I-605 N. Take the exit onto I-10 E toward San Bernadino. Take the Washington St exit. Turn right at Washington St. (signs for La Quinta/Palm Desert/Indian Wells/Bermuda Dunes). Make a right at Eisenhower Dr and continue about 1 mile. Resort will be on the right. From Palm Springs Airport (PSP): Drive time is approximately 35 minutes, depending on traffic.Head northwest on E Tahquitz Canyon Way toward N El Cielo Rd. Turn left at S El Cielo Rd, and then left at E Ramon Rd. Get onto I-10 E and to the Washington St. exit. Turn right at Washington St. (signs for La Quinta/Palm Desert/Indian Wells/Bermuda Dunes). Make a right at Eisenhower Dr and continue about 1 mile. Resort will be on the right.From Ontario Airport (ONT): Drive time is approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.Head east on East Terminal Way, make a slight left at S E Way and continue onto N Archibald Ave. Take the ramp onto I-10 E to the Washington St exit. Turn right at Washington St. (signs for La Quinta/Palm Desert/Indian Wells/Bermuda Dunes). Make a right at Eisenhower Dr and continue about 1 mile. Resort will be on the right. Route Your TripENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR is the preferred car rental service for La Quinta Resort &amp; Club and offers a convenient onsite location for picking up and dropping off. <a href="https://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&amp;cust=L32N100" target="_blank">Click here to link to the Enterprise website</a>.

Airports and Directions to La Quinta Resort & Club

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, the legendary La Quinta Resort &amp; Club is the longest-running resort in the Palm Springs desert area and one of only two resorts in the country for which a city has been named. Spanning 45 vibrant acres, its verdant grounds are accentuated by beds of colorful flowers; fragrant orange, lemon, tangerine, tangelo and grapefruit trees; cypress trees and cacti; sparkling pools and waterfalls; and picturesque courtyards, all framed by towering palms.Because of its secluded nature, La Quinta Resort &amp; Club has long been an escape for Hollywood's elite – as well as artists, moguls and international dignitaries – for relaxation and play. The influential filmmaker Frank Capra, who called the resort the "Shangri-La of Screenwriting" came here to write and the result: his Academy Award- winning "It Happened One Night" became such a sensation that he returned to the same casita year after year to pen other scripts like "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town," "You Can't Take It With You" and the classic "It's A Wonderful Life." Over the years La Quinta has hosted a bevy of film legends including Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Katherine Hepburn, Greta Garbo and Shirley Temple.Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a room block for guests. Due to unseasonably high demand, please reserve your casita at La Quinta Resort as soon as possible. You can view the special offers available at http://www.laquintaresort.com/stay/special-offers/.

Uber is available in the Palm Springs area! If you do not currently have the Uber app on your phone, you can download the app and use promo code "uberwharton" to receive your first ride (up to $20) free.

Local Transportation - Uber!!

Located in the heart of Coachella Valley, in the greater Palm Springs area, Homewood Suites by Hilton® La Quinta is an award-winning property, surrounded by world-class golf, shopping and dining. The all-suite hotel in La Quinta, California contains 129 spacious suites perfect for leisure and business travelers, family vacations, and extended stays in the greater Palm Springs area.We reserved a courtesy room block for guests at a nightly rate of $99. Unfortunately, the date has passed for booking a room at the special rate. Please contact the hotel directly (and maybe ask nicely) to see what specials are currently available. Homewood Suites is located 3 miles (an 8 minute drive) from La Quinta Resort &amp; Club.

Homewood Suites

This all-suite hotel is located in the picturesque Palm Springs valley, playing host to some of the most spectacular golf courses in the country. Relax in a two-room suite offering thoughtful amenities such as WiFi, two televisions, and telephones in both the living room and bedroom. Enjoy the view of the pool from your patio. The hotel atrium is the heart of this hotel in La Quinta, CA. Enjoy the ambiance of the modern water feature during the complimentary breakfast or Evening Reception.* Embassy Suites is located 1.5 miles (a 6 minute drive) from La Quinta Resort &amp; Club.

Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

Travel

La Quinta Resort Mountain Course Soaring Peaks and Challenging Play Elevate the Palm Springs Golf Experience. Famed for its unique Pete Dye design, playability and stunning visuals, this ultra-challenging course nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains features pot bunkers and rock formations, as well as incredible elevations of tee boxes and well-bunkered greens. Ascending to the top of the elevated tee box of the signature 16th enables you to fully appreciate the majesty of this course, named one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 You Can Play.La Quinta Resort Dunes Course The game's traditional Scottish roots echo throughout this Pete Dye-designed course. A great test of golf that is truly a way to hone your shot making capabilities. This course is a good trial to warm up for our TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST. At par-72 this Pete Dye championship course is characterized by rolling Scottish-links-style fairways and thick penalizing rough. A leisurely round is punctuated by fantastic scenery and careful club selection. A dramatic left-turning fairway with a tantalizing green will tempt long hitters on the signature 17th while an insatiable lake eagerly awaits the chance to swallow the foolhardy.TPC Stadium Course at PGA West Walk in the footsteps of legends. Designed for golf's biggest stage, The TPC Stadium Course—home of the Skins Game—is where legends have made history. This par-72 Pete Dye-designed jewel is a "must play" for those seeking the ultimate golf challenge. A favorite among touring professionals, and ranked among the best by Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Golfweek, Pete Dye crafted one of the most challenging tracks you can play; creating 18 individual masterpieces, each with a character and identity all its own. The infamous 17th tee, known as "Alcatraz" was inspired by the 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass. TPC Stadium derives its mystique from unique undulations, cavernous bunkers and peninsula and island par 3s. Tournament highlights include the Skings Game, Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West One of Palm Springs' best designs from a legend of the game.The same forceful presence the Golden Bear brought to his game is evident in his challenging desert layout. Long hitters will appreciate the opportunity for power off the tee with room for forgiveness, while elevated greens require you to literally raise your short game to another level. The intensity and demand of this Jack Nicklaus design is tempered by dramatic beauty and excitement of playing one of the most highly regarded courses in the Palm Springs area.Greg Norman Course at PGA West Palm Springs desert golf from the Down Under perspective. It's only fitting that the Shark's contribution to the Palm Springs golf experience should be carved from the floor of an ancient ocean. Greg Norman captured the essence of desert golf with an "Outback" flair in this challenging but fair design that features an abundance of sand, sage, colorful pockets of wildflowers, nine lakes and spectacular panoramic vistas, unmatched anywhere in the Coachella Valley. This Norman gem recently became Audubon Certified.LQ Express at Mountain &amp; Dunes LQ Express is a special set of tee boxes and markers set up at a distance of 3,732 yards (Mountain) and 3,886 yards (Dunes), perfect for junior and beginner golfers, as well as any adult golfer who doesn't have time for a full round. Golfers receive a complimentary bag tag and divot tool, as well as a scorecard designed specifically for this program.Rental clubs are available and include boys, girls and left-handed clubs ranging from 41" to 63". The golf shop has a measuring device to ensure a proper fit.The golf shop also carries the full line of U.S. Kids golf equipment, balls, gloves and apparel.PGA WEST Golf Academy offers free Junior Golf Clinics at Mountain and Dunes on all major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. LQ Express is available starting at 3 p.m. for a greens fee of $35, which covers one junior golfer and an accompanying adult, provided the adult tees from the same tee boxes. For more information, call (760) 564-7111.

Golf at La Quinta Resort and PGA West

41 Pools. 53 Hot Spas. There are countless reasons why La Quinta Resort &amp; Club has spawned great movies, storied romances and generations of guests returning to our legendary resort for more than 80 years. Like our vast oasis of sparkling pools, a postcard-perfect tableau framed against eternally blue skies and awe-inspiring mountain vistas. Here, you can take a refreshing dip mere steps from your white-washed casita. Or meander along scenic winding pathways to laze in the sun or shade at several pools spread across our 45 lush, citrus-covered acres. By sunshine and starlight, the pools of La Quinta Resort offer an unparalleled array of distinctive experiences, amenities and activities.

Pools at La Quinta Resort

Voted one of the top tennis resorts in the world, La Quinta Resort Tennis Club attracts a veritable Who's Who of celebrities and pros – from Novak Djokovic to Maria Sharapova. The tennis program got underway in 1978 when a consortium of famed former players – led by Charlie Pasarell, along with Tom Gorman, Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Bob Lutz, Marty Riessen, Roscoe Tanner and Dennis Ralston – joined forces to create one of the premier tennis facilities in the country. Pasarell and his team helped the resort gain national attention by staging a high-profile professional tournament sponsored by Grand Marnier, now known as the BNP Paribas Open, which eventually resulted in the resort's sunken tournament-style center court, built in 1981.

La Quinta Palm Springs Tennis

At Spa La Quinta, we blend the latest and most effective technologies with the world's best skin care products to bring you an unparalleled experience of beautification, peace, and comfort. Via engagement and explanation, you will receive an experience that is uniquely yours. While you are with us, we hope to transport you to a place where you can truly appreciate a newly found state of relaxation.Hours:Sunday-Thursday: 8 am-6 pm Friday – Saturday: 8 am-8 pm<a href="http://www.laquintaresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Spa_Menu.pdf" target="_blank">Spa Brochure</a><a href="http://www.laquintaresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Spa_La_Quinta_Price_List.pdf" target="_blank">List of Services and Pricing</a>

Spa La Quinta

Explore La Quinta's trails on foot and you'll experience our beautiful desert setting first-hand! Hiking trails of all levels are abundant in and around La Quinta, from easy walking paths to difficult terrain. Depending on where you hike, you'll be able to experience spectacular mountain vistas, waterfalls, natural streams, rocky gorges and unusual rock formations. Many of these trails are also suitable for mountain biking. Some of the local hiking trails include the Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, the Cave to Palm Oasis (Bear Creek Trail), the Cove to Lake Cahuilla and the Boo Hoff Trail to Lake Cahuilla Loop.For maps of local trails, as well as recommendations, visit our concierge desk. If you're pre-planning your trip, you can download a PDF of the <a href="http://www.laquintaresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/La-Quinta-Hiking-Map.pdf" target="_blank">La Quinta Hiking Map</a> or the <a href="http://www.laquintaresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/La-Quinta-Bike-Map.pdf" target="_blank">La Quinta Bike Map</a>. You can also preview your trail options with the interactive map at <a href="http://www.playinlaquinta.com/Hiking-Biking" target="_blank">www.playinlaquinta.com/Hiking-Biking</a>.

Palm Springs Hiking

Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the World's Largest Rotating Tram. Begin your 10-minute ride at the Valley Station and ride 2 miles up to the Mountain Station, where you can enjoy magnificent views. Head outside for guided nature walks or miles of spectacular hiking trails.Hours: Monday through Friday beginning at 10 am and ending at 8 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays beginning at 8 am. Cars depart at least every half hour.

Kendra & Tom

Kendra & Tom

Registry