COUPLES re-affirmed their love for each other in the church where they originally married.

Gravesend Methodist Church, Milton Road, Gravesend, held a marriage blessing service on Sunday as part of its centenary year celebrations.

More than 20 couples travelled from all over the country to return to the church they married in.

They were joined by couples in Gravesend for the service.

This is the first time the church has blessed more than one couple at a time.

And the 50 couples enjoyed a tea after the service.

The Reverend Andrew Lindley said: "It went very well and the couples all thought it was lovely."