I'm pretty sure there are people who would never have foreseen the life that John and I have together when they first found out about our relationship. Despite the judgements and skepticism, we are approaching our 11th wedding anniversary with four children in tow. To celebrate, we have finally completed the set of photos we started for our engagement beneath the Lych-gate at St John's Church in Egham.

John and Naomi are sat on a wooden swinging bench in the Cherry Orchard at The Alnwick Garden. There are pink tulips in front of them and trees behind them.

First comes love…

The first photo under the Lych-gate at St John's Church in Egham was taken in 2010 during our engagement photoshoot.

John and Naomi are hugging under the wooden archway of The Lych-gate. You can see paving stones beneath their feet and some of the Lych-gate brick wall, and part of St John's Church, Egham behind them.

Then comes marriage…

The second photo taken under the Lych-gate at St John's Church in Egham was taken in 2011 on our wedding day.

John and Naomi are stood together on their wedding day kissing under the wooden archway of The Lych-gate. You can see paving stones beneath their feet and some of the Lych-gate brick wall.

Then comes baby in a baby carriage!

The third and final photo to complete the set under the Lych-gate at St John's Church in Egham was taken in 2022 with our four children.

The Hassan family are stood together under the wooden archway of The Lych-gate. You can see paving stones beneath their feet and some of the Lych-gate brick wall.

Dearest John,

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage.

Or so they say.

It's not always been an easy journey for us, and to be honest there was a time I never thought we would have the opportunity to complete this photo set.

To do so with our three rainbows and surprise golden baby is something special.

Happy 11th wedding anniversary… here's to many more adventures together as a family of 6.

I love you, always and forever,

Naii xxxx

John and Naomi are stood on a wooden bridge together surrounded by acer tree branches, in The Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf at The Alnwick Garden.

For more blog posts about love, check out the category here. Have you ever done a ‘recreation’ photo like this? I'd love to hear your love stories in the comments below.