Dinner Flow Help! Stations? Buffet?

I would do it based on the tone you want to set at the beginning. When guests walk in for cocktail hour, the food would sort of set the stage for either a more formal atmosphere (carving station and fruit/ cheese) or a more fun atmosphere (sliders and fries, corn dogs, funnel cake, and taco bar).

How fun, Kaala. I like Paige's idea on revealing foods at different times. Also, have you thought of a popcorn machine? That could be nice and light cocktail hour offering, or an all-reception nibble. How about cotton candy and funnel cake for the dessert segment (if separate)? i think you can also serve champagne with a cotton candy piece on top. Non-meat options are also an idea to offset the heavier options, but I can't think of any that are savory.