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The Norwegian Church makes an ideal location for wedding blessings and receptions, located on the waterfront in the heart of Cardiff Bay. The multipurpose space caters for a range of celebrations accommodating up to 80 guests in formal banquet style. Evening celebrations can accommodate up to 100 guests in a less formal "cabaret" style and allows space for dancing, DJ or even a live band.

Whether walking down the aisle in the historic Grieg Room, enjoying a sit-down wedding breakfast with live entertainment, or an evening buffet with drinks on the outside terrace, we can tailor your special day.

  • Located on the waterfront in the heart of Cardiff Bay
  • Multipurpose space caters for a range of celebrations
  • Exclusive use of the whole venue is also available
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Coastal weddings
Historic
Landmark
Church

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking

Reviews for Norwegian Church

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Rosemary Sent on 02/11/2025
1.2 out of 5 rating

Highly politicised staff

A note of caution for any sex sex attracted couples.

The building is quirky both inside and out and it has an interesting history with an unusual venue room containing architectural features that lend themselves to memorable photographs.
It also serves very acceptable coffee.
Those are the positives.
First hand experience negatives:
Unisex toilets which means women have to clean up men’s wee on the seat, hand dryer wasn’t working so needed to use a roll of loo paper situated on top of the sanitary bin - which was full because the hand dryer wasn’t working. Multiple wall mirrors in the one toilet which felt just wierd when you’re sitting on the loo.
Desserts are cheap bought in quality. There’s a rear door straight onto cafe area and everytime it’s opened in the colder months, it blasts freezing air into the cafe.
These could all be forgiven, correct or overlooked if you aren't bothered by physical comfort. The staff conduct however, cannot. Staff are highly politicised and vocal about it to the point of harassing customers who they suspect of not signing up to trans ideology. Yes, this is unlawful discrimination by the management and yes, in all likelihood there will come a time when the charity that runs the Norwegian church, will find itself in court unless it mends it’s ways and stops discriminating against protected sections of society.

This is an accurate account and is submitted with the sole intention of being honest and informative for prospective service users.
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Liza Sent on 02/11/2025
1.4 out of 5 rating

This venue really hates women

The management of this venue have some very peculiar notions about women. They disapprove strongly of women holding views they don't like. I was with a group of women in their coffee shop yesterday, some of whom were wearing tshirts expressing feminist slogans. The manager deemed these views "offensive" and asked us to leave! Most of us have been involved in human rights campaigning and/or Labour Party activism for longer than the manager has been alive, so suffice it to say we were less than impressed. Particularly given that he was only offended by our tshirts AFTER we had paid for our coffee and cakes. This wedding venue would suit members of the Taliban or representatives of other regimes or belief systems that disapprove of women holding opinions that men don't like, but it is certainly not a suitable venue for weddings in a modern democracy like Wales.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 22/07/2025
3.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Norwegian Church Wedding

It was a beautiful venue with lovely staff, I would happily press reply and relive my wedding day on repeat. Communication wasn't the best before the day but the week leading up and after, I couldn't fault it.
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