* Part of a proper noun:
* "The Reception at the Embassy was lavish." (Referring to a specific event)
* "The Reception Hall was filled with guests." (Referring to a specific location)
* The beginning of a sentence:
* "Reception for the wedding will be held in the garden."
You do not capitalize "reception" when it is used as a general term:
* "The hotel offered a warm reception to its guests."
* "They received a good reception for their new product."