About

Rock N Lulu

Rock N Lulu began when three women came together with the same question - how and where can we express ourselves, share our party planning successes, and help others with how-to's and budget party ideas? Rock N Lulu was the answer! Gina's and Jen's boys inspired the Rock. Rock represents boys and all their wonderfully wacky obsessions with bugs, dirt, trucks, and of course ROCKS! Lulu is a nickname for Angela's youngest and represents girls and all their pretty princesses, tutus, and shoes. We hope you can find your answers in Rock N Lulu too!


Gina Jacquez

One thing I love more than attending parties is planning them! Coming from a large, Italian family it’s no surprise that I love parties. My parents always had people over whether it was a small group of friends to play cards or a last minute BBQ with the whole gang. These parties created memories that I will always cherish.

A little about my personal life...I have recently returned to Petaluma, where I was born and raised, after living in Santa Barbara for the last eight years. I am married to the man of my dreams and have two handsome little sidekicks that remind me each day how precious life is. I never take anything for granted and hope that each day will teach me something new.

A little about my professional life...I received my bachelor's degree from University of CA, Santa Barbara in 2000 and have spent the last 12 years planning and coordinating corporate and nonprofit events ranging from an intimate number of 10 to over 500 guests. From invitations to table tops, I have always had a passion for creating one-of-a-kind events.


Angela Bertolucci-Etimos


Along with my aunt Gina, I come from an Italian family, where dinner in the barn with 20+ family members was not an uncommon event. From a very young age, I learned what makes a good party! Ten years ago, I embarked upon my professional career as a Real Estate Agent and focused on that field until my daughters were born.

Since becoming a stay-at-home mommy to two amazing little girls, I still dabble in real estate but have more time to pursue my real passions - being a mother, wife to my best friend, and party planner! When my eldest daughter turned one, my passion for party planning was realized, and when Gina moved back to Sonoma County, we teamed up to form KC Coordination. We have been coordinating weddings ever since and have now expanded into planning!

Jen Etimos


When my sister-in-law Angela approached me with the idea to start a party-planning blog, I could not have been more excited. What could possibly be better than mixing my three favorite things - children, organizing, and writing?! I have always loved to organize events for my friends and family. From bridal showers and surprise birthday parties to wine tasting tours and vacations, I have always had a passion for putting all the little details into place. What I lack in artistic vision (this is truly Angela's forte) I make up for in organizational abilities!

In 2007, I received my B.A. in Communication at UC San Diego, and after stints as a travel agent, law student, and spa receptionist, I finally found a career I can tolerate (if I have to) haha! I received my English teaching credential from Sonoma State University and have spent the last two years teaching high school English. However, I am currently a new full-time mommy to my beautiful baby boy and am so excited to work on this new venture.