What We Love About NOVA 535 Unique Event Space
Discover NOVA 535, Tampa Bay’s most reviewed wedding venue, where 1920s clay brick walls, Brazilian hardwood floors, 16-foot ceilings and a lush bamboo courtyard create a striking yet intimate backdrop. What sets NOVA apart is that they host only one event at a time, provide full-service amenities including liquor, DJ, security, and setup and cleanup, and guide you seamlessly through their “My NOVA Event” system, all backed by glowing reviews from couples who rave about their exceptional service.
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Downtown St. Pete – NOVA 535 is ideal for couples who want a wedding venue with unique character. With texture from the brick walls and rare Brazilian Cumaru hardwood floors and state-of-the-art up-lighting, its natural decor provides a WOW factor all on its own.
As you enter NOVA’s beautifully lit private courtyard you’re encompassed by a zen and private towering 30-foot tall bamboo garden. You’ll completely forget you’re right in the middle of downtown St. Pete. The 4,000 square foot outdoor space seats 250 and is the perfect ceremony backdrop or outdoor cocktail style reception for 300 guests.
Inside, the industrial two-story reception space features original 1920 clay brick walls, Brazilian hardwood floors, 16-foot ceilings, and exposed original rafters. The double wrought iron staircase makes for the perfect grand entrance. And don’t forget our TEN clean, spacious and luxurious Restroom Suites!
Our custom built “My NOVA Event” planning and event management system helps you relax, resting assured that while we do all the hard work, so you can have all the fun!
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About Our Venue
490 seated for dinner inside and out
220 seated dinner downstairs
80 seated dinner upstairs
150 seated dinner outside courtyard
775 for cocktails inside and out
300 cocktails outside
475 cocktails inside
350 downstairs
125 upstairs
4 Spaces. All For You.
[1] DOWNSTAIRS
220 seated with dance floor
260 seated dinner
300 seated theater style
350 cocktails
Original 1920 Clay Brick Walls
Brazilian Hardwood Floors
16-foot ceilings with original wood rafters
[2] OUTSIDE
Private, Brick and Bamboo Courtyard
120 seated for dinner
250 seated theater/ceremonies
300 cocktails
Real Clay Antique Bricks
Beautifully Lit, Tropical 30 foot tall Bamboo
Room for 3 Food Trucks
[3] UPSTAIRS
[3.1] UPSTAIRS: LOUNGE
80 seated dinner
125 cocktails
Bar and Lounge Area
[3.2] UPSTAIRS: OUTDOOR BALCONY
Beautiful views of Bamboo Courtyard
Large Party Space
Smoking and Cocktails Area
[3.3] UPSTAIRS: DJ BOOTH
Floats over Main Gallery
Plug and Play
DJ brings mixer and music, we got the rest
[4] SUITES
Private access to outside
Sparkling Clean
“Top 10 Best Restrooms in the USA”
[4.1] GET READY SUITE
2 private restrooms
makeup lighting and mirrors
sinks, couch, dress hangers
[4.2] SUPERNOVA SUITE
Italian Travertine shower bathroom
Plenty of mirrors and make-up lighting
Separate HDTV and Sound System
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What Couples Love About Our Venue
- The unique texture and non-ballroom look of a historic 1920 building with all of the modern comforts and conveniences featuring hardwood floors, brick walls, twin wrought iron staircases to the VIP loft, private balcony, and SpeakEasy private entrance. Multiple rooms to explore and enjoy. SUPERNOVA bridal suite.
- Private lush bamboo courtyard perfect for St. Pete wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties.
- Ten world-class restroom suites and getting-ready rooms.
- State-of-the-art lighting, sound, and video systems.
- Flexible catering options: multiple catering options, not just one like at hotels and most other venues.
- Exclusivity: we only perform one event at a time…YOURS!
Associations & Awards
“Best Place for a Wedding“
“Best Swanky Events Space”
“Best Place to Get Married”
“Brides Choice Awards“
“St. Petersburg Beautification Award”
“Best Holiday Party Venue“
“Top 10 Best Restrooms in the U.S.A.“
“Best Blank Canvas“
“America’s 65 Highest-Rated Wedding Venues“
“Couples Choice Awards”
Pricing & Packages
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: $695/hour
Friday: $995/hour
Saturday, Holidays: $1,395/hour
*venue rental only, plus 7% tax
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The Ceremony
Outdoor Brick and Bamboo Garden Courtyard: Private, spacious, enclosed 4,000 square foot antique brick courtyard surrounded by massive bamboo trees for a seclusive, unique setting.
Inside Gallery Event Space: Features 16 foot tall red brick walls and Brazilian Cumaru hardwood floors with incredible lighting, sound, and video systems built-in and ready to go.
The Cocktail Hour
NOVA 535 offers a delightful cocktail hour UPSTAIRS inside the VIP lounge or head OUTSIDE to our private, spacious, lush brick and bamboo courtyard!
The Reception
NOVA 535 offers both indoor and outdoor options for your reception, with the two-story indoor event space being the most popular. NOVA 535 features original 1920 clay brick walls, Brazilian hardwood floors, and 16-foot ceilings with exposed original rafters.
- 210 dining inside with large dance floor, 250 dining inside with no dance floor (plus room for 80 more guests upstairs), 350 dining inside and out, 500 cocktails inside 800 inside and out
- Lighting, sound, and DJ available
Venue rental fee includes: Two getting-ready suites, free convenient parking, tables, modern black chairs (for up to 200 guests), designer couches and lanterns with oil candles, and vases for decorating. Three hours of setup and one hour of breakdown, and one-hour ceremony rehearsal.
Location
Meet the Team
April was born and raised in St. Pete, Florida. Graduating with a degree in Hotel, Tourism, and Event Management from New York University, she worked as the event coordinator for NYU Law School for 5 years. After then working as the Assistant Director of Events for the Harold Pratt House, a beautiful 2-story 1920s townhouse mansion on Park Avenue, she relocated back home in January 2020. April is obsessed with anything rose gold (which includes rosé wine), and loves being a part of her client’s own love story. April is also CMP certified.
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Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples
Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.
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Our wedding theme was one of the first things we chose when we started planning the wedding; the Great Gatsby 1920s, black, white, and champagne just seemed to fit our personality. My husband and I are both old souls, and we got married in our twenties and in the 2020s!
– Alyssa and Michael |
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Our theme was glamour, which we achieved with silver accents and plenty of candles throughout the venue. My primary color was silver. We wanted something that reflected glamour and stood out against the NOVA 535 backdrop.
– Jennifer and Eric |
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Our wedding vision was elegant with a touch of winter. Because our wedding was in December, we wanted a warm touch of winter without making it a Christmas wedding. We chose shades of black, white, and emerald. We wanted an elegant winter feel to get into the holiday spirit.
– Ashley and Anthony |
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Being the venue coordinator at NOVA 535, I’m quite familiar with other venues in the area, but nothing really compares to NOVA. It’s incredibly versatile in terms of layout, design, and tailoring it to your vision. Plus, I have quite the Type A personality, so having a little ‘control’ over the venue didn’t hurt!
NOVA 535 makes the planning incredibly easy because they handle so much: tables, chairs, linens, beverages, bar staff, glassware, lighting, uplighting, other AV needs, and guide you through the rest, like catering and vendor selection. It’s truly a one-stop shop, which is a huge weight lifted when planning a wedding with so many moving parts.
– April and Tyler |
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My husband knew of NOVA 535, and I fell in love with it upon seeing it for the first time. We both love the open loft design and warehouse feel. Being in Florida, the ability to pivot last minute due to weather was crucial. NOVA 535 was everything we dreamed of in one venue.
The main building was built in the 1920s, and we loved that you can see the history in the brick walls. The bamboo garden outdoor space was also a major selling point. The attentiveness of the entire staff confirmed we had made the right choice. They went above and beyond, and our coordinator, April, was exceptionally courteous, helpful, caring, and stress relieving throughout the entire process.
– Elizabeth and Craig |
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We wanted a venue that fit our speakeasy theme, with dim lighting, plenty of space for dancing, and a location close to our ceremony downtown. NOVA 535 was the perfect fit, offering a customizable wedding package that met our needs. April, our wedding coordinator, was incredible—she became like family to me, and I would highly recommend her!
– Michelle and Mike |
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