(Photos courtesy Robin and Melanie Daily)
Robin and Melanie Daily tied the knot in September after a reignited 10-year friendship became something more.
The couple first became friends while in recovery, having mutual friends also in recovery and attending some of the same events.
“When we met 10 years ago, we both kind of knew there was something there,” Robin says. “But for whatever reason, nothing really took off.”
They remained friends, but lost touch for a few years. In the summer of 2020, Robin threw a party to commemorate 15 years sober. Melanie came to the party, where the two reconnected.
“It kind of came full circle,” Robin says. “As soon as we saw each other and started talking again, we both knew there was something there. And it just took off from there.”
The two were engaged not too long after, in September 2020. After knowing each other for a decade, they knew they were ready to spend even more years together. And they didn’t want to waste any time.
“We realized there was something special between us — something that had always been there,” Robin says. “We knew we could not let that slip by again.”
Melanie and Robin got married on Sept. 28 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. A highlight of the trip for Robin was being able to stay at the city’s famous Venetian Resort.
Though their limo was 10 minutes late to pick them up for the ceremony, the rest of the day went smoothly.
“When I saw Melanie in the dress for the first time — stunning,” Robin says. “Took my breath away.”
After the ceremony, the couple and some friends who came to Vegas with them had a mini reception at Bouchon, the Venetian’s French restaurant.
“We tried all kinds of amazing food,” Robin says. “It was just an over-the-top wonderful end to the day.”
Though they enjoyed their Las Vegas celebration, they also wanted to celebrate with their friends in Orlando, so they held a reception at Miss Heidi’s Tattoo on Nov. 14.
Miss Heidi has been friends with Robin for over 15 years, so they set up the tattoo shop with food and a photo booth.
“It was beautiful and kind of unconventional,” Robin says.
A handful of Robin and Melanie’s close friends were at the reception, where they shared stories and enjoyed each other’s company.
Going into married life, Robin and Melanie say to trust your gut and follow your heart. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is their motto.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world, you know?” Robin says. “She’s the love of my life.”
Engagement Date: Sept. 28, 2020
Wedding Date: Sept. 28, 2021
Officiant: Rev. Brian D. Mills
Venue: Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, Nevada
Colors: Pink
Wedding Song/Artist: “Imagine” by Ben Platt
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