Gorgeous wedding ceremony inside of historic downtown St. Pete, Florida 5-star wedding venue NOVA 535, best rated event space in St. Pete Tampa

Your Vision, Our 5-Star Results.

Welcome to NOVA 535, where historic charm meets modern elegance in downtown St. Pete, Florida. Our 5-star wedding venue brings your unique vision to life with our stress free experience. Enjoy professional catering and our full liquor bar in an 1920-built unique event space devoted solely to your celebration. With an emphasis on exclusivity, we host only one event at a time, yours! Since 2008, clients just like you have trusted NOVA 535 with their events, where we do the hard work, while you have fun!

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Best Reviewed Event Space in St. Pete / Tampa

2024 Lush brick and bamboo courtyard wedding of Lauren and Carl at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue, NOVA 535

Built in 1920, we transformed 535 into NOVA 535, endowing St. Petersburg, Florida our own world-class venue. Since opening February 2008, our goal has been simple, to wow and delight you and all our guests!

2024 Sparkler exit through the brick and bamboo courtyard wedding of Johnny and Allison at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue, NOVA 535

“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”

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4 Gorgeous Spaces For You and Your Guests

(SPACE 1) DOWNSTAIRS

Gorgeous, Spacious downstairs of St. Pete, Florida venue NOVA 535
Gorgeous Inside views of bar and restroom suites of historic downtown St. Pete, Florida 5-star wedding venue NOVA 535

220 seated with dance floor
260 seated for dining
300 seated theater/ceremonies
350 standing for cocktails

Original 1920 Brick Walls
Open Rafters Ceiling
Brazilian Hardwood Floors

(SPACE 2) COURTYARD – Outside

Gorgeous views of our brick and bamboo courtyard here at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida 5-star wedding venue NOVA 535
Gorgeous views of our brick and bamboo courtyard here at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida 5-star wedding venue NOVA 535
Gorgeous views of our brick and bamboo courtyard here at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida 5-star wedding venue NOVA 535

150 seated for dinner
250 seated ceremonies
300 standing for cocktails
Real Clay Antique Bricks

Beautifully Lit, 30 foot Bamboo
Room for 3 Food Trucks
Private and Secure

2024 Lush brick and bamboo courtyard wedding of Lauren and Carl at historic downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue, NOVA 535

(SPACE 3) UPSTAIRS

Gorgeous, Spacious upstairs VIP lounge and bar, here at St. Pete, Florida venue NOVA 535
Gorgeous, Spacious upstairs VIP lounge, looking towards main gallery, here at St. Pete, Florida venue NOVA 535
Upstairs outside balcony, overlooking our large, private, lush bamboo garden courtyard, here at 1920 built 5-star event venue NOVA 535, located in downtown St. Pete, Florida
Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs balcony overlooking the lush bamboo courtyard.

80 seated for dinner
125 standing for cocktails
Spectacular Views onto Main Gallery
Bar, Lounge, DJ Booth and Balcony

Upstairs Outdoor Balcony
Beautiful views onto Bamboo Courtyard
Smoking is allowed outside on our Balcony, and in our courtyard.

(SPACE 4) SUITES

Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs Supernova bridal get-ready suite, makeup station and restroom with shower
Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs Supernova bridal get-ready suite.
Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs Supernova bridal get-ready suite, makeup station and restroom with shower
Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs Supernova bridal get-ready suite, entry
Historic Downtown St. Pete, Florida wedding venue NOVA 535 unique event space, upstairs Supernova bridal get-ready suite, makeup station and restroom with shower

Private entrance with access from outside.
Full-length mirrors, makeup lighting, dress hangers.
(SUITE 1) Get-Ready Suite with 2 private restroom, and Lounging Sofa.

(SUITE 2) Supernova Suite
Italian Travertine luxury bathroom with shower,
make-up station and lighting, surround Sound System, several full length mirrors.

TOTAL VENUE CAPACITY

490 seated for dinner inside and out
260 seated dinner downstairs
80 seated dinner upstairs
150 seated dinner outside courtyard

775 standing for cocktails inside and out
300 cocktails outside
475 cocktails inside
350 downstairs
125 upstairs