Medeteranian inspired appetizer menu for spring wedding

[Arb2music]

Getting married in April, and creating a catering menu now. Want to stick to heavy appetizers, not a sit down meal. I am sure there's are tons of great ideas out there for recipies that taste fantastic, can be made for large groups, and stay somewhat within a budget. Any idea you have from starters to dessert dishes, meat or veggie are wildly welcome! Cute serving ideas also greatly appreciated:)

[Dcfoodblog]

A couple of questions. 1. What time of day are you doing the reception? 2. What will the set up of the reception be? Will there be assigned seating or cocktail style with a few tables and chairs and everyone else will mix and mingle?

[Dirtywextraolives]

Leek & potato soup shots
Micro greens & herbs in radicchio cups
Spanikopitas
Asparagus bundles
Lamb chop lollipops
Falafel mini patties
Assorted mezze like stuffed grape leaves, olive relish, hummus, baba ghanoush, pita breads, chopped tomatoes, pickled red onion & turnips
Rolled baklava

[cleopatra999]

grilled asparagus wrapped with serrano or proscuitto
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/roasted-asparagus-wrapped-in-prosciutto-recipe/index.html
lamb meatballs with yogurt cucumber dip
http://www.chow.com/recipes/13432-lamb-meatballs-with-lemon-cumin-yogurt
grilled or broiled shrimp wrapped with proscuitto or serrano
http://www.chow.com/recipes/13439-smo...
caponata (Italian eggplant based condiment)

[Harters]

Might be easier if you were settle on a part of the Mediterranean for inspiration. With around 20 different national cuisines bordering the sea, you might otherwise easily end up with a very disparate menu. Not necessarily easy to match the food of, say, northern Italy and that of Cyprus.

[LJS]

Stuffed squash blossoms? artichokes-Roman style? Anything asparagus? Giant wheels of Parmigiano and Stilton drenched in, respectively, vin santo or port?

Do your appies have to be finger food or is there a table-element that lets folks use knives and forks?

[Arb2music]

Leaning toward finger foods/ hand held small plates.