S A N   F R A N C I S C O   E X A M I N E R

January 24, 1999

La Boutique des BRIDES: The mother and daughter team who run this small boutique are determined to make Italian matte satins and European silk threads affordable to every bride. Hilda Marangosian and her mother Angela Melikian handpick their gowns, which include both imported and domestic lines. They tend to favor a tailored, genteel look garnished with simple embroidery or beads. Once your gown arrives, alterations can be done on the premises. (888 Brannan St., #1195, SF, CA 94103, 415/431-3400.) {$300-$1500}