NOVA 535 Unique Event Space
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NOVA 535 is located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Originally a 5-and-dime store built in 1920, NOVA 535 Unique Event Space was modernized specifically as a world-class event venue. Not a stuffy ballroom with too many rules, instead a "Yes We Can" venue, where your vision is blended with NOVA's 5-Star results. Twelve years and over 2,000 successful events later, NOVA's focus remains to WOW and delight every single guest.
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
- 220 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:
80 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 BRIDAL 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!
- Bridal suite
- Cake
- Clean up
- Digital planning system
- Event planning
- Event rentals
- Grooms room
- In-house bar
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/sound
- Outside insured vendors
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Parking
- 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! We have caterers that cover every budget and food style and are happy to accommodate all special dietary needs. You are welcome to select and contract with them directly or to have NOVA handle that process for you!
OTHER SERVICES
The bar at NOVA 535 is always open, and all beverages come through NOVA.
- Bartender(s)
- Cash bar
- Call Liquors
- Champagne toast
- Drink Pacakges
- House liquor
- House wine
- Liquor license
- Open bar
- Premium liquor
- Signature drink
- Specialty beer
- Specialty wine
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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Janet L. Married on 05/21/2022The 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.NOVA 535 Unique Event Space's reply:
Hi Janet! Thank you so much for your detailed and stellar review! We truly appreciate you taking the time. We're so happy that we could celebrate with you and wish you both the very best! -
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Brittany Getting married on 02/13/2026Best Venue Ever!
Nova 535 is everything you want in a venue and then some! The space on its own is breath taking and can work with any theme. Then add in the fact that they provide so many services and becomes a one stop shop for your bar and such you can’t beat them! Our day of coordinator Stephany was a breath of fresh air on a day that can be a little overwhelming. Everyone loved the bartender as well! We could not have asked for anything better. We’d choose Nova again if we had to start over!NOVA 535 Unique Event Space's reply:
Thank you Brittany so much we enjoyed our time together! Best of luck to you both, with love and thanks for choosing Team NOVA!!! =D -
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Kellie Married on 03/05/2022Amazing wedding venue!!
If you’re considering this venue for your wedding….do it, you won’t be disappointed!! Ruby and April were fantastic to work with throughout the process, and provided very quick responses to all of my questions and concerns. April was my “day of” coordinator, and I can’t say enough good things about her! She kept everything running smoothly and on time. If there were any problems, we didn’t know about them! She really made sure everything was perfect for our special day. The venue itself is really beautiful and unique, we got so many compliments from our guests on what a cool place it is. I would highly recommend this venue, especially if you’re looking for something a little different than a barn or a banquet hall.NOVA 535 Unique Event Space's reply:
Thank you Kellie for your 5-star review! Our team truly enjoyed hosting your special day and we wish you both a happily ever after! -
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Professional Network & Endorsements
36 Endorsements
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.
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!
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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Map
Available for rental 7am-3am 365 days/year.
