** Please email us directly to find out more: [email protected] ** The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is set in the grounds of Cardiff Castle, bordering one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the UK. Our two unique venues form one of Cardiff’s most sought-after locations for your very special day. Our first is the stunning former Cardiff Castle stables with its historic courtyard and beautiful tree-lined entrance with the castle in view. The second is our magnificent contemporary glass atrium and open-air terrace overlooking the park – a fabulous back-drop for your photographs and champagne reception - it is also a stunning location for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. This leads to an outstanding concert hall and theatre – perfect for a ceremony with a dramatic difference!

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Name of Wedding Contact: Aimée

** Please email us directly [email protected] or visit our Instagram @RWCMDweddings ** A historic venue in the heart of Cardiff and nestled amongst Bute Park, we have two beautiful buildings available for your exclusive use. Our venue can give you creative freedom to shape the most magical day best suited to you. Our Catering team are the most experienced and professional with much knowledge on what works, also offering you a menu which you can customize to your taste. Best Wishes. x

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Overview of Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama

Wedding Venue Type

City Hotel / Venue

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

300

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Water View

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Halal Catering

Pricing for Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£1,500 - £3,000

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

External caterers not permitted

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Our dedicated and experienced Wedding Manager will help you plan your dream wedding within your budget. The venue is charged on an hourly basis and we have an additional price list which includes many creative options so you can make your day as individual as you are.

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Reviews for Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama
(10)

Mandi & Chico

Happy couple married in April

June 2024

Magical.

We had our ideas of what we wanted for our wedding, we wanted things tailored to our personalities and RWCMD certainly helped us do this. We had our truly unique wedding there recently and were blown away by how flexible and welcoming the staff at the venue were. Just brilliant.

Alice & Kieran

Happy couple married in December

June 2024

The best day!!

We held our wedding at the RWCMD and we had the most amazing day! I can’t thank the venue and staff enough, their attention to detail was impeccable! We had so many compliments on the venue and especially the food! We had 140 guests in the day and more in the evening, it is a perfect, modern venue for large weddings. Even though we got married in December it still felt light and warm inside. Their communication was great all the way through and venue visits were really helpful. I didn’t have any stress on the day because I felt so comfortable with how well they had everything handled. Can’t thank or recommend them enough!

Daniel & Hollie

Happy couple married in April

June 2024

Absolutely amazing

As soon as we got engaged, we knew we wanted a lot of our friends and family to be part of our big day and the biggest part of that would be choosing our venue. As soon as I contacted Royal Welsh we had a meeting booked in straight away. Throughout this whole process royal Welsh have been amazing and definitely kept me from being stressed during the wedding planning. I would not recommend them enough and I would like to say a massive thank you to the whole team for helping our day go as smoothly as possible.

Laura & Minh

Happy couple married in July

January 2022

We loved every second of it!

Thank you so much and everyone at RWCMD for making our day so special, we loved every second of it! Thank you so much again.

Rachael & Lewis

Happy couple married in April

January 2022

There is not one thing I would have changed

We could not have asked for a better day or for a better venue! From the first appointment to the big day they could not have been more kind and helpful! They took note of every little detail and really felt like they got to know us personally and because of this were able to make sure everything was just as we had imagined! The venue was just gorgeous in so many ways, we had so many compliments throughout the day and afterwards. The food was to die for!! There is not one thing I would have changed, and I would encourage anyone thinking of having this as their wedding venue to go ahead with it 100%, you will not regret it!

Andrew & Esther

Happy couple married in August

January 2022

A wonderful day

Thank you again for all your help and support; the day was incredible and knowing it was in your safe hands meant we were able to relax and enjoy our special day. So many people commented on the venue and food; our guests really enjoyed. We’re still so pleased with how everything went; it was a wonderful day! I’ve just been looking through our professional photos again enjoying the memories. There are so many!

Beth & Rhys

Happy couple married in December

January 2022

A night we will always remember.

"We had the best time at our wedding party at the College and can't thank the staff enough for all their help, patience, enthusiasm and creativity in making it a night we will always remember."

Rachael & Lewis

Happy couple married in April

November 2018

The best day ever

Suzanne & Rhodri

Happy couple married in July

July 2017

'Perfect Wedding'

We had the most perfect wedding and want to say a huge thank you to you and your team at RWCMD. The organisation, preparation, service, food and attention to detail were all outstanding.

Seb & Liam

Happy couple married in April

April 2017

Absolute Perfection!

Liam and I are still reeling from the weekend - everything was absolute perfection - it was impossible for us to imagine how epic the wedding would be. Liam and I have listed all of the amazing things that happened - and it took us forever to write the list, because it was ALL a highlight!

Location & Contact Details for Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama

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Wedding Venue Address

Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3ER, Wales, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

There is no on-site parking for guests however there are large car parks surrounding the venue, including the museum car park opposite our venue.

Nearest Town

Cardiff

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Central Station

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama?

We couldn't possibly pick one! All our couples bring their own style and personality to our venue and we are fortunate enough to be able to offer a blank canvas so that you're able to make the venue your own!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Have an idea of numbers before you visit any venue and follow all the venues, photographers, florists etc you are considering on instagram to get a feel for their work (even better if they visit your venue often!) We are @RWCMDweddings

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We are able to offer a variety of on-sight lighting choices, fitted by our very own technicians. I am in love with the 'wall of lights' which can be fitted as a backdrop to your ceremony or to the entrance of your wedding breakfast. To see examples visit our instagram! @RWCMDweddings

Describe Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama in 5 adjectives

Unique; historic; dramatic; stunning; bright.

Where’s the best photo spot at Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama?

We are fortunate enough to have the beautiful Bute Park on our doorstep and are able to organise for you and your photographer to complete a park walk along the grounds, making the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama?

Being so near to Wales' capital city, we're no stranger to a celebrity face at our venue!

What’s your favourite canapé?

It's a toss-up between our Risotto Caerphilly cheese crispy bites and Crushed potato with smoked salmon!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our hot rolls with roast leg of pork with apple sauce and crackling - yum!

What is Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama most unique feature?

Our stunning floor to ceiling glass windows with a view of Bute Park are a showstopping backdrop for your wedding breakfast. We are also able to host your day in our Anthony Hopkins Centre which is the historic former stables for Cardiff Castle!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Not only is our venue a great location with beautiful surroundings, being a music college we are able to organise live music from our very own highly trained musicians, from classical to jazz, through our 'hire a musician' scheme! The very best of Cardiff's talented young musicians. I'm also excited that we are now able to have your four legged besties in all outdoor areas of our venue, including our historic Anthony Hopkins Centre Courtyard! Take a stroll around Bute Park to capture some beautiful images of you and your pooch, before retiring to the AHC Courtyard for champagne and paw-secco!

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