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About

At 1920 built, historic venue NOVA 535, we custom create each event, just the way YOU want.

Come enjoy our modernized Downtown St. Pete event space, where we do all the work so you can have all the fun!

To make sure your event is as stress free and 5-star as possible, we work with the best vendors in Tampa Bay. We have preferred caterers that cover every budget and food style, and you can contract with them directly or have NOVA handle catering for you. All beverages come through NOVA's full liquor bar, with packages, cash/credit, and consumption bars available. We also supply your linens, rentals, table and chairs, and work with the region's best vendors for everything else, making your NOVA experience an easy one-stop shopping experience.

Let's get started planning your 5-Star wedding at https://mynovaevent.com

FACILITIES and CAPACITY

4 Spaces, All For You.

[1] MAIN GALLERY EVENT SPACE:

Original 1920 Clay Brick Walls. Brazilian Hardwood Floors. 16-foot Ceilings, exposed original Rafters

  • 200 seated with dance floor
  • 260 seated dinner
  • 300 seated theater style
  • 350 cocktails

[2] OUTDOOR BRICK and BAMBOO COURTYARD:

Romantic hung string lights, Tropical 30-foot tall Bamboo with Room for 3 Food Trucks.

  • 150 seated dinner
  • 250 seated ceremonies
  • 300 cocktails

[3] UPSTAIRS: LOUNGE, DJ BOOTH and BALCONY:

Bar and Lounge Area. Luxurious Restroom Suite.

  • UPSTAIRS LOUNGE:
    60 seated dinner
    125 cocktails
  • OUTDOOR BALCONY:
  • Beautiful views of Bamboo Courtyard. Large Party Space. Smoking and Cocktails Area. Enjoy the open sky and stars, or stay covered.
  • DJ BOOTH:
  • Floating over Main Gallery. Plug and Play. DJ brings mixer and music, NOVA 535 has the rest.

[4] TWO GET READY SUITES:

  • GET READY SUITE:
  • 2 private restrooms,, sinks, couch, dress hangers "Top 10 Best Restrooms in USA”
  • SUPERNOVA SUITE
  • Italian Travertine shower bathroom, makeup bar with professional lighting and large mirrors, separate Sound System.

SERVICES OFFERED:

NOVA 535 offers everything imginable to make your wedding experience stress free and enjoyable. We can be as helpful or as DIY as you'd like!

  • Cake
  • Clean up
  • Digital planning system
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Get ready rooms
  • In-house bar
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Outside insured vendors
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Shuttle
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wifi (fast!)

CUISINE and CATERING:

To make sure your event is as stress free and 5-star as possible, we have already selected the best vendors in the Bay area! Our several preferrred caterers cover every budget and food style and are happy to accommodate all special dietary needs.

ALL beverages will be supplied by NOVA though our full liquor bar!

History

Originally a built in 1920 as a Five and Dime store, NOVA 535 was meticulously renovated to create an eco-friendly, high-end yet welcoming special event venue with 5-star service. Its style blends classic and cutting edge design details to create St. Pete’s most unique, award winning event venue. Yes We Can!!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

Reviews of NOVA 535 Unique Event Space

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NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg receives glowing reviews as a stunning and stress-free wedding venue. The virtual tour impresses out-of-state couples, and the venue's ambiance, from murals to bamboo courtyards, ensures a magical experience. The attentive staff, especially April and AJ, go above and beyond to create weddings that exceed expectations. Couples praise the seamless planning and execution, the versatility for both ceremony and reception, and the ability to bring in food trucks and preferred vendors. Nova 535 is highly recommended for gorgeous weddings with exceptional service and attention to detail, making dream weddings a reality.

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NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg receives glowing reviews as a stunning and stress-free wedding venue. The virtual tour impresses out-of-state couples, and the venue's ambiance, from murals to bamboo courtyards, ensures a magical experience. The attentive staff, especially April and AJ, go above and beyond to create weddings that exceed expectations. Couples praise the seamless planning and execution, the versatility for both ceremony and reception, and the ability to bring in food trucks and preferred vendors. Nova 535 is highly recommended for gorgeous weddings with exceptional service and attention to detail, making dream weddings a reality.

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Janet
Janet Sent on 05/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue & Team Ever

My husband and I had our delayed wedding reception at Nova 535 in May of 2022 (after getting married in a private ceremony in November 2021), and we could not have been happier with how it turned out. Our coordinator April and the whole team brought our vision to life and allowed the evening to flow seamlessly and beautifully. I really cannot overstate how incredible April and the whole Nova team was. First of all, the venue is gorgeous and so versatile. It has the industrial chic vibe that I love and is beautiful to start, so any decorations are just a bonus. It's really the perfect spot in that it includes dressing rooms and both indoor and outdoor spaces, so you can make your day however you want it. We got so many compliments on the space and how beautiful everything looked. The decor and set up was so easy thanks to April and the team. Everything looked exactly how I imagined it, but better. The Nova team and their preferred vendors are outstanding. April made me feel at ease from the moment we first spoke, but especially the afternoon and night of our reception. She was an absolute rockstar and I'll never be able to thank her enough for taking care of us and executing the whole night flawlessly. I was so nervous about how everything would turn out because we were doing things so unconventionally (and showing several videos including video of our wedding ceremony and a video of the speech given by my husband's parents' who live outside the country) but April, our tech whiz Chris, and our DJ Jaey pulled it all off perfectly and on time. Because of Nova's great system of using preferred vendors, there was very little I had to do - essentially after I hired them they all coordinated amongst themselves and required very little from me. The process really was so easy, and the result so amazing. I planned it all without a wedding planner and from a distance (I'm originally from St. Pete but live in North Carolina now) and the online portal and google drive system made everything so unbelievably easy and low stress. I honestly never thought I could plan and execute a wedding, but thanks to April and the Nova team, I was able to, and it turned out even better than I envisioned it. If you want a beautiful, low stress wedding with outstanding staff and vendors. do yourself a favor and have it at Nova 535.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend For Out Of Towners!

Had our wedding there this past weekend (May 2025) and cannot recommend this venue enough! We are from Virginia, so were fully relying on the wonderful reviews NOVA 535 had, and the venue did not disappoint! The team is wonderful to work with. The virtual tour you can access ahead of time lets you see so much that we truly felt comfortable booking our wedding there without seeing the place in person. The wedding coordinators are fantastic- we loved working with April and AJ and they made the experience that much better.
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Sam Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony, Great Private Spaces, Flexible and easy to work with!

April was a fantastic coordinator to work with for our wedding ceremony at Nova- she set up multiple meetings and worked with our planner to make sure the day went smoothly. Everything went perfectly- sound lighting facilities bar service. It was a great ceremony and we really appreciate the whole Nova team for making it happen!
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Mateen Sent on 01/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 experience!

Working with Nova 535 was an amazing experience! Chris was awesome, highly recommend to use this venue you wont regret it!
Jason
Jason Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nova is THE Place to Get Married

Nova and its staff did an all around flawless job in hosting our wedding. From planning to execution, we had a wonderful experience. Our guests all said it was one of the coziest and chillest weddings they have ever attended. Nova made everything so memorable and incredibly easy and stress free. Location is perfect. DJ Jaey was amazing. Vendors all worked out perfectly. Thank you Nova for making our dream wedding come true!!!
Katarina
Katarina Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Your go to wedding venue in St. Pete

Yes a thousand times over I would recommend Nova 535 to any couple looking for a beautiful venue for their wedding in St. Pete. AJ and her team made the day of the wedding the most stress free experience for us. They took care of everything from decorations, set up, clean up, and everything in between. All of the staff were extremely friendly and charismatic. They made sure that my husband and I had everything we needed and more. If you are ever in need of a venue for a wedding or other event I highly, highly recommend Nova!
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Megan Sent on 02/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect venue!

We got married at Nova 535 and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to have our ceremony and reception all in one location and use the food trucks and other vendors we wanted. The staff was so friendly and helpful every step along the way. Last but certainly not least their recommended DJ Jaey was beyond fantastic! We wish we could give more than 5 stars and highly recommend!
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Ashley Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a beautiful space!!

My husband and I was extremely thankful to have our wedding at this beautiful venue! Our wedding was a destination wedding, so everything planning wise was done virtually or by pictures. We had a venue in place a few months before our wedding but we never saw it in person. When we finally had an opportunity to come down to Florida from Georgia, we went to the previous venue and hated it...it was so run down and just terrible. My fiancée at the time and I was completely lost and did not know what to do. We had planned our whole event around this venue, and it was not what we were looking for AT ALL. I immediately went looking for a beautiful space at 4 am the morning we were going to leave and I came across NOVA 535. I knew that we HAD to come see it because it was so beautiful in pictures! We were able to see the venue so we went there that same day. Firstly, we LIVED for the murals on the wall leading up to the venue. I already had a great feeling about the venue because of the feel of the atmosphere. As soon as we stepped foot into the courtyard with the bamboo and lights...we already knew that NOVA 535 was for us. We immediately fell in love with it and we had not even went inside. When we went inside however..we were BLOWN AWAY. It was so beautiful and it was not even set up at all. Fast forwarding, my husband and I immediately told the manager of our interest and we went into the planning processes. From
the very beginning, they worked with us every step of the way on every aspect, especially planning wise. The pricing was also very fair because this venue is so beautiful and worth every penny. The spacing was gorgeous and finally on the day of our wedding, we were able to see our reception space for the first time...it was set up sooooo beautifully to the point of happy tears! We had worked hard for a year to make this reception happen and to see everything happen right before our eyes was breath taking! We also had a smaller guest count for our wedding however you could not even tell due to how it was set up! It was so intimate and beautiful. However I know this venue can host even more people due to the size and space! I will edit this post with more pictures once they come back!

You can literally have both your ceremony and reception here, however, my husband and I decided to have our wedding on Treasure Islandbeach, then used Rollin' Retro's bus transportation to transport the wedding party and guests back and forth between the Nova and the beach. We want to thank Mr. Mike, Ms. April, and EVERY SINGLE ENTITY who made our dreams come true. We love you guys so much and you are apart of our family!!

If you are looking for a venue in St. Petersburg, you better not look any further than Nova 535!!! Thank you so much, Nova 535!!!!

Love Always,

Fabian and Ashley Moore ❤️❤️❤️
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Franchesca Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

I knew I wanted to get married at Nova many years before I was engaged. I was born and raised in Kenwood, so Nova just feels like home to me since it’s part of my community. I had the chance to go to a Cocktail Tasting there a few years ago and fell in love. Ruby was very responsive on all my emails leading up to the wedding day. When I got passed to April, it was such a wonderful experience and this woman knows how to run a wedding! The whole day was like a dream, they were so coordinated and on point with so many things, making sure my husband and I were taking care of! April even help me change into my reception shoes! If I wanted something tweaked with decor or any detail, she was on it. My wedding day was perfect. My guest are still talking about how wonderful the wedding was. I would do it all again in moment with confidence knowing they took great care of myself, husband and guests!
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Jim W. Sent on 06/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue in in the whole Bay Area!!

Venue was perfect for our Wedding! The indoor/outdoor atmosphere allowed us to create a special night. Their team was able to keep all 150 of our guest totally satisfied. Can't say enough about how great it was!!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

36 Endorsements
Simple Weddings Simple Weddings Wedding Planners

We love Nova 535! What a unique venue in Historic Downtown St Pete! The courtyard is perfect for a ceremony. The exposed brick and wood floors of the interior are the perfect blend of elegance and industrial-chic. The bar, loft, and even the restrooms are all top-notch.

Napoleoni Photography, LLC Napoleoni Photography, LLC Wedding Photographers

NOVA 535 is a beautiful venue both inside and out...Inside is a gorgeous, spacious, multi-level blank canvas perfect for any style event. With balconies overlooking the lush bamboo patio, it's a photographer's dream. The excellence of this venue is matched with an awesome staff that takes care of your every need. This is a perfect location for ceremonies, receptions, parties, or any event other special event! Highly Recommend!

Made for Each Other Weddings Made for Each Other Weddings Wedding Officiants

Nova 535 is a great venue. Has a upscale warehouse decor, brick, wooden floors and a tropical courtyard for an intimate feel. The staff is great. Check it out.

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NOVA 535 Unique Event Space frequently asked questions

NOVA 535 Unique Event Space includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at NOVA 535 Unique Event Space includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by NOVA 535 Unique Event Space for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Museum
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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