Rehearsal dinner

You can do whatever you want! All of our guests are travelling but we're keeping it to family and bridal party/their families.
Some people choose to have a welcome party in lieu of a rehearsal dinner.

I went to a destination recently and they still did their rehearsal dinner with the bridal party and closest family only. They then invited everyone to come together for drinks at the resort bar afterwards. I thought it was totally fine that we all just did our own thing for dinner and then got together with everyone later on for drinks.

Ok that sounds good! Thanks!!

We had a DW and invited everyone to the RD. Out of the 80 that came to the wedding 50 came to the RD. It was a multi course dinner with wine and beer.
While not mandatory, I think with a DW it's a nice touch to host everyone the night before. It's a big financial and time commitment to attend a DW.

I’m doing this and inviting everyone. We’re getting platters, beer, and cupcakes or maybe serve the grooms cake. We’re also having a smore bar and playing games.

I have to agree with Chandra and Cara. For DW, keep it simple! Family & wedding party only for Dinner and then invite everyone else to meet at the bar after your dinner. Some will come and some will not.

We are having a DW and only having bridal party and family at rehearsal dinner. The purpose of that dinner is a special thanks to your VIPs and to rehearse your ceremony.

We are also doing a separate welcome party on our first night away where everyone is welcome.

If you invite everyone, that would be a super nice gesture, but you'd still have to host & pay for everyone. I don't think there is anything wrong with having a traditional smaller one if you can't afford that.