receptions

Post-wedding party events

Receptions is the plural of reception, which centers on the act of receiving.

A wedding reception is a formal gathering where guests are received.

Radio or cell reception refers to how well signals are received.

In American football, a reception is a caught pass.

The reception desk is where visitors are received and directed.

The receptions for both events were held at the same venue.

wedding

bride

Woman getting married

  • groomBetrothed man; stable worker
  • ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
  • banquetFormal celebratory meal

venue · toast · guest list · cocktail hour · dance floor · catering · centerpieces · seating chart · DJ · first dance

event

gala

Festive formal occasion

celebration · occasion · premiere · launch · showcase · exhibition · cocktail party · networking · formal · black-tie

greeting

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

friendliness · openness · embrace · handshake · courtesy · graciousness · geniality · arrival · guests · host

signal

transmission

Sending of information

clarity · interference · static · bandwidth · frequency · tuning · Wi-Fi · cellular · bars · strength

desk

lobby

Entryway or influence-seeking

hotel · waiting area · visitor · sign-in · badge · appointment · office · building · security · directory

response

feedback

Returned response data

reviews · audience · critical · public · mixed · warm · cool · lukewarm · favorable · hostile

Categories
Opposites
welcoming/greeting events

receptionsfarewells

Departure expressions

expulsions · goodbyes · send-offs · departures · dispatches

receiving vs. sending

receptionsdispatches

Official urgent messages

transmissions · sendings · broadcasts · emissions · deliveries

acceptance vs. rejection

receptionsrejections

Formal refusals given

expulsions · refusals · rebuffs · dismissals · snubs

Phrases
Family

reception, receptionist

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G