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Tired of the sometimes dull, outdated options at department stores and big-name retail chains? Rather than limit your gift-picking to Macy's or Crate & Barrel, there are a slew of local retailers boasting wedding registry-worthy items that are both fun and unique, just like you.

Here, we've rounded up 12 cool shops that offer registry services for soon-to-be-wed couples. From Ten Thousand Villages' artisan-crafted home goods to TenOverSix's designer wares to Kellygreen's earth-conscious lifestyle items, your dream wish list is right around the corner.—Jessica Estrada


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Adorn your new abode with charmingly bright modern furnishings by registering at this color-happy emporium. Select homewares from their well-edited, carefully-sourced collection, which includes everything from furniture to kitchen necessities, tabletop essentials, office goods, lighting, rugs, jewelry and much more. Craft your wishlist here.

Amoeba Music

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Music-loving couples can set the tune for a blissful life together by registering at LA's favorite music shop. Stop by the Hollywood store to whip up your wish list.
This go-to for Scandinavian design offers an online gift registry. Both the shop and site are filled with homewares ranging from furniture to lighting, textiles, dining and kitchen accessories, as well as clothing, bags, jewelry and kid's items. Here, you will surely find distinctive items that you and your betrothed will love.

Ten Thousand Villages

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To fill your home with unique, handmade pieces with a story behind them, register at Ten Thousand Villages. The non-profit, fair trade boutique is stocked with home decor items, jewelry, art, textiles and tabletop pieces all made by artisans from around the world. Know that your feel-good gifts will help a good cause as proceeds improve the quality of life of the very artisans who crafted them. Create your registry online or in-store.

TENOVERSIX

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Fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories fill this artful boutique. Pay the shop a visit to fill you and your fiance's wish list with covetable designer duds from the likes of Acne, Alexander Wang and Vena Cava.

New Stone Age

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For an eclectic mix of unusual gifts and accessories register at retro-chic home decor haven New Stone Age. Their team will assist discerning couples in filling their wish list with items from their carefully-curated collection of home goods, handmade jewelry and other treasures.

Reformation

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Although sustainable retailer Reformation doesn't have an official registry system in place, they are open to the idea. So, stop by their Melrose boutique and make your picks from their selection of enviable repurposed vintage gems.

Des Kohan

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Des Kohan's wedding registry offers a selection of vintage and antique home accessories, including vases crafted by LA artisan Kelly Lamb, as well as custom wedding bands. As an insider perk for their clientele, the high-end boutique also crafts bespoke bridal gowns by teaming up with designers such as Juan Carlos Obando, who personally provides original sketches.

Heath Ceramics

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Offered both online and in-store Heath Ceramics' gift registry boasts beautifully designed home accessories and well-crafted tablewares that will serve as daily reminders of your special day.

Maison Midi

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Add charm to your home with French-style home accents and furniture by registering at American Rag Cie's adjoining little sister store, Maison Midi. This quaint, yet chic interior decor shop stocks pretty pieces for your kitchen, living room and outdoor patio. Register in-store or online here.

Z Gallerie

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Z Gallerie, known for its stylish and sleek mirrored furnishings, is a wildly popular go-to for home decor goods. From furniture for every room to bedding, rugs, tabletop items and jewelry boxes, they've got it all. Add your favorite finds to your wish list on their online-only registry.

Kellygreen

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For couples living a green lifestyle registering at Kellygreen is a no brainer. The shop is filled with eco-friendly finds that are both trendy and practical. Choose your favorites here.

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Adorn your new abode with charmingly bright modern furnishings by registering at this color-happy emporium. Select homewares from their well-edited, carefully-sourced collection, which includes everything from furniture to kitchen necessities, tabletop essentials, office goods, lighting, rugs, jewelry and much more. Craft your wishlist here.

Amoeba Music

Music-loving couples can set the tune for a blissful life together by registering at LA's favorite music shop. Stop by the Hollywood store to whip up your wish list.

Huset

This go-to for Scandinavian design offers an online gift registry. Both the shop and site are filled with homewares ranging from furniture to lighting, textiles, dining and kitchen accessories, as well as clothing, bags, jewelry and kid's items. Here, you will surely find distinctive items that you and your betrothed will love.

Ten Thousand Villages

To fill your home with unique, handmade pieces with a story behind them, register at Ten Thousand Villages. The non-profit, fair trade boutique is stocked with home decor items, jewelry, art, textiles and tabletop pieces all made by artisans from around the world. Know that your feel-good gifts will help a good cause as proceeds improve the quality of life of the very artisans who crafted them. Create your registry online or in-store.

TENOVERSIX

Fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories fill this artful boutique. Pay the shop a visit to fill you and your fiance's wish list with covetable designer duds from the likes of Acne, Alexander Wang and Vena Cava.

New Stone Age

For an eclectic mix of unusual gifts and accessories register at retro-chic home decor haven New Stone Age. Their team will assist discerning couples in filling their wish list with items from their carefully-curated collection of home goods, handmade jewelry and other treasures.

Reformation

Although sustainable retailer Reformation doesn't have an official registry system in place, they are open to the idea. So, stop by their Melrose boutique and make your picks from their selection of enviable repurposed vintage gems.

Des Kohan

Des Kohan's wedding registry offers a selection of vintage and antique home accessories, including vases crafted by LA artisan Kelly Lamb, as well as custom wedding bands. As an insider perk for their clientele, the high-end boutique also crafts bespoke bridal gowns by teaming up with designers such as Juan Carlos Obando, who personally provides original sketches.

Heath Ceramics

Offered both online and in-store Heath Ceramics' gift registry boasts beautifully designed home accessories and well-crafted tablewares that will serve as daily reminders of your special day.

Maison Midi

Add charm to your home with French-style home accents and furniture by registering at American Rag Cie's adjoining little sister store, Maison Midi. This quaint, yet chic interior decor shop stocks pretty pieces for your kitchen, living room and outdoor patio. Register in-store or online here.

Z Gallerie

Z Gallerie, known for its stylish and sleek mirrored furnishings, is a wildly popular go-to for home decor goods. From furniture for every room to bedding, rugs, tabletop items and jewelry boxes, they've got it all. Add your favorite finds to your wish list on their online-only registry.

Kellygreen

For couples living a green lifestyle registering at Kellygreen is a no brainer. The shop is filled with eco-friendly finds that are both trendy and practical. Choose your favorites here.