1.
banquet
They held a congratulatory banquet.
I want to mention the release of our new software edition at the banquet.
It looks like the second floor is a banquet hall.
He loves a banquet, provided he is not expected to make a speech.
He mentioned the matter of the banquet.
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
The G8? A like-minded banquet for the rich.
And the master of the banquet tested the water that had been turned into wine.
The banquet was in full swing.
Our annual club banquet will be held in the Figaro Hotel this year.
Tomorrow I will arrange a banquet to celebrate our reunion.
wedding banquet
Gluttony led greedy men to a banquet in hell
We are invited to a banquet tonight.
Nothing is more difficult to a noble person than a rich banquet, especially when the prime seats are taken by idiots.
2.
reception
A reception was given for the Japanese foreign minister.
I received a friendly and warm reception from the hosts.
She made a wonderful speech at her friend's wedding reception.
He introduced me to his relatives at the reception.
Jack walked out of the café to get better reception.
The reception is really poor and I can’t hear what you’re saying.
wedding reception
Please give your name to reception when you arrive.
We drew lots to decide who would go first at the early morning reception desk.
to leave a message with the receptionist/with reception
Sorry I didn't call ‐ there was no mobile phone reception on the underground.
Samuel and Nancy's ceremony took place in a lovely country church and the reception lasted two days and nights.
Bad reception, sorry. Hold on.
I don't think I have much reception here.
You ought to have come to my wedding reception earlier.