Kathryn Ann Tetrick and William Thomas Finnerty exchanged wedding vows in gorgeous La Quinta, California, on November 8th with the ceremony and reception both being held at La Quinta Country Club. Katie is the daughter of Tracy and Charlie Tetrick of Fairway, Kansas. She is the granddaughter of Susan and Paul Lyon, also of Fairway; and Courtenay Tetrick of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the late Charles Tetrick.
Will is the son of Kathy Finnerty of Encinitas, California, and Mike Finnerty of Scottsdale, Arizona. He is the grandson of the late Elizabeth and James Waddle; and the late Sharon and Thomas Finnerty.
On November 6th, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at La Quinta Resort and Spa. Taking advantage of the incredible weather and setting, the Tetricks welcomed guests with a western-themed Welcome Party on November 7th. The wedding ceremony and the dinner took place on November 8th on the first hole of the golf course, followed by a gorgeous reception upstairs at the club with dancing and a magical evening overlooking the mountains and course.
Following an exotic honeymoon to Bora Bora, the happy couple is at home in Fort Worth, Texas, where Katie is employed with Cook Children’s Hospital, and Will is employed with PNC Bank.
Photo credit: Niki Rhodes Photography
Featured in the May 2, 2026 issue of The Independent
