
The cocktail reception before the Corcoran Ball. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Flowers by Jack Lucky, room design by Jack Lucky and Eric Michael. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Guests move from the VIP reception down to the Corcoran’s main floor atrium and other galleries, where dinner was served. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Flower design by Jack Lucky, room design by Lucky and Eric Michael of Occasions. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

A last-minute check of one of the table settings before the guests arrive. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The flowers by Jack Lucky were the star of the ball. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

One of the bars at the Corcoran Ball adorned with beautiful spring flowers. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Guests get comfortable at their table at the Corcoran Ball. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Towering French tulips in an arrangement by Jack Lucky Floral Design, who have been designing for the Corcoran Ball for 17 years. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

It’s hard to tell there was a loud and wet storm outside, or any controversies inside, as guests enjoy the art, flowers, and each other’s company at the ball. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

A big, happy bowl of beautiful ranunculus, designed by Jack Lucky for the Corcoran Ball. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra strikes up for post-dinner dancing. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Apart from the flowers and the food, many come to the Corcoran Ball for the dancing. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.