Rising South Sudanese model Nyarach Abouch Ayuel covers the May 2022 issue of Vogue Weddings, a supplement to British Vogue’s May 2022 issue. Ayuel wears a wedding dress from Greek designer Celia Kritharioti on the cover, styled by Julia Brenard with Jimmy Choo shoes and Chanel jewelry. Emma Tempest captures Nyarach Abouch Ayuel’s elegance, beauty and stature in these ‘noble’ images./ Make-up by Zoe Taylor; hair by Anna Cofone

British Vogue writer Alice Newbold explores Why Brides Are Once Again Saying ‘I Do’ To Wedding Veils’. To Newbold’s credit [as I would], she dates veils back into ancient times “when so-called untouched maidens were protected from evil spirits threatening to thwart their happiness.” I so love irreverent women. Many married women were also veiled, especially as a sign of upper class status and unavailability. The veiling of women generally and the unfettered rise of patriarchy are closely intertwined.