On Saturday night, we headed to Wolf Trap for its annual Ball, a highlight of the fall social season.

The gala raised over $1.1M for Wolf Trap arts programs. We snapped Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe with the Ambassador from Oman Hunaina Sultan Ahmed al Mughairy.

Luckily, the weather cleared in time for a beautiful late summer evening ball, although it was definitely brisk. Here, Apex CEO Shashi Gupta and his wife Margaret with their guests Michelle and Mike Kettles.

Senator Rand Paul (right) and his wife Kelley, here with Randy and Laura Fenninger, talked to us about his recent humanitarian trip to Guatemala to perform critical eye surgeries.

The night’s honorary host, United Arab Emirates Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, delivered remarks in front of a beautiful Emirati background. The influence of his country was everywhere: decorations, food, flowers, and music. Many Gulf countries sent their Ambassadors.

Guests enjoyed an open bar reception with Middle Eastern-inspired appetizers (we loved the mini lamb burgers). Dinner was delish seared scallops and beef tenderloin over couscous. Here, FP1 Strategies’ Rob Anderson, Wolf Trap PR director Michelle Pendoley, and DC ANC Commissioner and actor John Tinpe.

Attorney Annie Pacious, consultant Katie Sanson, US Senate’s Erin Yeatman, and Karen Gonzalez at the on-stage hookah bar.