welcome reception
Friendly first gathering
A welcome reception is a social gathering held to greet and honor newcomers, visitors, or guests—typically at conferences, universities, or workplaces.
The event usually involves refreshments and mingling, serving as an icebreaker: The conference began with a welcome reception in the hotel lobby.
It's more formal than a party but less structured than a ceremony.
- greetingExpression of welcome
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- warmthHeat you feel
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
handshake · embrace · meet and greet · party · guests · foyer · cocktails · champagne toast · host · inviting · open arms · threshold · doorway · celebration · opening night · mingling · cocktail hour · canapés
- arrival activitiescheck-in, registration, baggage claim, customs, immigration
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
- event planningevent planning, event coordination, agenda, timeline, RSVP
- receptionsbridal shower, gallery opening
- meetingsmeeting, AGM, meet, attendee, meetings
- organization eventsannual meeting, board meeting, gala, banquet, charity event
welcome receptionfarewell party
Gathering for someone leaving
send-off · goodbye party · leaving do · bon voyage party · retirement party
welcome receptioncold reception
Unfriendly, distant welcome
cold shoulder · rebuff · snub · rejection · brush-off
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