A unique wedding venue in Cardiff
A church wedding with a difference!
Celebrate your special day in the picturesque Norwegian Church Arts Centre, with exclusive hire of this iconic and historic building. Boasting high ceilings and panoramic views overlooking the waterfront in the heart of Cardiff Bay, this wedding venue is the perfect location for your special day.
Wedding Blessings & Receptions
Situated outside of the city centre and in the tranquil setting of Cardiff Bay, the Norwegian Church Arts Centre is a versatile wedding venue flooded with natural light and filled with beautiful backdrops to capture your special day. We host wedding blessings, drinks and receptions for up to {and sometimes above} 100 guests, so you can celebrate surrounded with your loved ones all afternoon and evening.
With packages to suit every budget you can enjoy a Wedding blessing with a drinks reception, a traditional wedding breakfast with live entertainment, or an evening buffet, grazing platter or street food with drinks on the Terrace.
Our basic wedding venue hire starts at £1,500 + VAT, which could include hire of the Hall, the Cafe and the Terrace {and when available, the Gallery too}.
Our team is on hand to help you plan and tailor your special day, so get in touch to find out more.
Contact Gareth on 02920 492261 / [email protected], or pop in for an informal chat.
“We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to have the most magical day of our dreams.
What a venue! It was honestly everything we wanted and more – chilled vibes and gorgeous scenery.
Your staff were all so fab – so many people commented… you were absolutely brilliant. Everything went so smoothly and that is all thanks to you”.
Sophie & Ieuan | May 2023
Up to 100 guests
We can cater for up to 80 guests in a formal banquet style or 100 evening guests in a less formal set-up.
Wedding catering
Speak with our in-house team to design the perfect bespoke wedding catering offer for your special day.
Fully licenced bar
From wine, beer and cocktails to tea, coffee and cola, our bar selection will satisfy everyone's tastes.
Bespoke packages
From bubbly and buffets to decoration and entertainment, we offer a range of package options.
Music & lighting
Party the night away with our professional integrated sound system and event lighting.
Staging area
An elevated area for the wedding party to take centre stage during the wedding breakfast and toasts.
Outside terrace
Enjoy the sunny aspect of the outside terrace, a perfect location for photos, champagne and canapés.
Hire until late
The wedding venue is available for the entire day right through to the early hours of the morning.
The Grieg Room
If you’re looking for a unique and distinctive wedding venue, the Greig Room (the main hall), might just be the space for you.
Ideal for wedding breakfasts, dancing and entertainment alike, with its triple height pitched ceiling, held together with beautiful beams, the design of the Greig Room is extraordinary, and a wonderful location for all kinds of events and celebrations.
The Dahl Gallery
It’s not widely known, but the Dahl Gallery spans the entire length of the Norwegian Church on the first floor of the building.
Used primarily to house exhibitions, the Dahl Gallery is a relaxed space where you can take in the talent and skill of some of Wales’ leading artists, there’s even a mezzanine overlooking the Grieg Room…it’s marvellous.
The Terrace
Just outside of the main event space, overlooking Cardiff Bay is our impressive and newly refurbished terrace.
Enjoy 1100 Square feet of glorious summer afternoon and evening sun. It’s the perfect location to raise a toast and take beautiful photographs whilst being surrounded by beautiful views.
Get in touch to find out more
To speak to our team regarding your special day, catering and bespoke packages. Please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly.
Please note:
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is not a consecrated building and does not hold a license for marriage ceremonies. It is available as a wedding venue for blessings and receptions only. Do give us a call for an informal chat about how to plan your special day.
