So what passes as an appropriate wedding gift from father to daughter these days? Well, just like everything else in the modern wedding arena, anything goes. If you've got a great gift idea swirling around in your head, go with it; heartfelt gifts are always the best ones. However, if you're at a complete loss, remember — you can really give them anything. To narrow down the choices, ask yourself these questions:

• What do the newlyweds need?

• What do they want?

• What can't they afford at this point?

Of course, the answers to each of these questions may be different. They may need a set of salt and pepper shakers; they may want a big screen TV, and they may not be able to afford much of anything at this point. You need to prioritize what type of gift you'd like to hand over and then follow that trail.

If you have no idea what they want or need, check their registry. It should be updated with every purchase that's been made, and you'll be able to quickly see which items have been scooped up by other well-wishers and which are still on the wish list.