Elegant 1920’s Great Gatsby Inspired St. Pete Wedding

From NOVA 535 founder, Michael S. Novilla:

““Can’t repeat the past?” he cried incredulously. “Why of course you can!” [The Great Gatsby]

How perfect was it for Steven and Danielle to desire a Great Gatsby themed wedding while choosing NOVA 535. Our 1920 built, red clay brick walled, hardwood floored, historic venue would have suited “Old Sport” himself. Team NOVA loved working with Danielle and Steven, and we are most appreciative of their trust in us, to create the atmosphere and vision they desired for thier big wedding day! Congrats to the lovely newly weds Danielle and Steven!!

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Minimalist Industrial Downtown St. Pete Wedding

From owner, Michael Scott Novilla:

What I love about our NOVA clients, is their range of “wants and wishes”, as team member Melissa Nguyen always puts it. Some clients want all the “bells and whistles” others want to create a fun, relaxed vibe so they can enjoy precious time with their loved ones. What’s great about NOVA 535 is that we can, because of the forethought and extra efforts from the beginning, easily please our clients; no matter what end of the spectrum they desire. We really enjoyed creating the atmosphere that perfectly suited our lovely couple Alec and Natalie. Which always makes me smile, because that’s exactly why we built NOVA 535, so Natalie and Alec could have it how THEY wanted to, withOUT all the potential extra stress and headaches they may have found elsewhere. They told us what they wanted and team NOVA made it happen. Yea!! CONGRATS to our beautiful newlyweds bride Natalie and her hubby Alec!! (PS. I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!)

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French-Inspired Marie Antoinette Luxurious St. Pete Wedding

From owner, Michael S. Novilla:

Wow! After 1,000+ 5-star events produced here at NOVA 535, I’ve seen my historic venue dressed up in ALL kinds of incredibly beautiful ‘outfits’; from classic to country, wild and crazy to futuristic, and more. But Staci, Carrie and their incredibly talented team of ladies and gents involved in this gorgeous, styled shoot really blew me away! Tres Bien!!

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Elegant Black and White Outdoor St. Pete Wedding

From owner: Michael S. Novilla: Ruby and John Kevin, are family to us here at NOVA 535. Ruby has been a planner for her entire lifetime, and has worked with us for at least the last 5 years…wow how time flies. I remember her saying that, after (finally – hahaha) becoming a bride herself, she has even more empathy and patience for her (bridal) clients. Of course we were honored to host John Kevin and Ruby’s big day here at NOVA, as NONE of us could imagine them having it anywhere else! So much love and hugs to them all, all 4 of them now, with the newest addition little JK. So congratulations to our newly weds Ruby and JK, and their lovely “Elegant Black and White Outdoor St. Pete Wedding.”

Elegant Black and White Outdoor St. Pete Wedding at NOVA 535

When the bride is a wedding planner herself, it can be difficult to find the perfect outdoor St. Pete wedding venue, but for this bride, she knew exactly which location to choose.

“We wanted a venue that reflected our theme, fit our budget, and did not require a lot to make it look amazing. I have worked with NOVA 535 for almost five years and have a great appreciation for the way the venue is run. They always strive for 5-star service and bend over backwards for each and every client,” the bride gushed. “That is the exact same service we received along with our nearest and dearest family and friends.“

Ruby and John married in downtown St. Pete because “it was like a mini-destination wedding without having to go too far.”

The theme was clean modern and romantic, a reflection of the Odessa bride and groom. The couple chose a black and white color palette with touches of elegant blush and gold for their outdoor St. Pete wedding.

“We’re not too fussy and did not want our wedding theme and decor to be fussy either.”

The couple, who said I do after spending 10 years together, shared that the most memorable moments took place during the outdoor ceremony in NOVA 535’s bamboo garden.

“Our two children stood with us as we said our vows and exchanged our rings. Those few moments we will cherish always,” the bride reminisced.

Ceremony and Reception Venue: NOVA 535
Photographer and Videographer: Photo Announce It
Planner: Simply Perfect Weddings and More
Florist: 2 Birds
Caterer and Cake: Olympia Catering
Invitations: Paper! by Rubies and Pearls
DJ: DJ Jay, NOVA 535
Dress: Dillard’s
Bridesmaid Dress Shop: JCPenny
Hair and Make-up: Kristina Karin Designs

Anna Coats is the editor of Marry Me Tampa Bay which showcases local weddings in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are looking for a unique, modernized historic venue here in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida to host a wedding, reception, mitzvah or corporate event, then look no further. After 1,000 successful events, perfected The NOVA Way, trust NOVA 535 with your memories today. GET STARTED online, call / text 949–873–6682 or email Sales@NOVA535.com. We LOVE delighting our clients and guests!

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Shimmering Gold and Blush Multicultural St. Pete Wedding Reception

From owner, Michael S. Novilla: Tracy and Andy are such a beautiful, classy couple, who know how to tie classic and modern elements together, creating this stunning, gorgeous wedding reception here at NOVA 535. We were honored and delighted to host them here, what Anna has aptly described as a “Shimmering Gold and Blush Multicultural St. Pete Wedding Reception.” Best to the lovely newly weds Andy and Tracy, congrats from Team NOVA!!

Shimmering Gold and Blush Multicultural St. Pete Wedding Reception

Tracy and Andy’s multicultural St. Pete wedding at unique event venue NOVA 535 shimmered in gold and blush, dramatic draping, while traditional Chinese elements honor the bride’s cultural heritage.

After an outdoor ceremony at nearby Sunken Gardens, filled with white and pink florals, guests arrived at the historic downtown St. Pete wedding reception venue. They found a dazzling feast for the eyes with tables of pink satin linens, extra tall centerpieces with extravagant white flowers and glittering jewels, and twinkling votive candles in gold holders.

Dramatic white draping stood out beautifully from the NOVA 535’s exposed brick walls, while the large dance floor invited guests to celebrate the evening.

Though the showstopper of the night was the stunning traditional Chinese wedding dress in the spotlight above the couple’s sweetheart table, highlighted by dramatic lighting provided by the venue, truly blending this bride and groom’s multicultural St. Pete wedding.

Ceremony Venue: Sunken Gardens
Reception Venue: NOVA 535
Photographer: Jonathan Fanning Photography
Planner: Sandy Rule Events
Florist: Conceptbait
Caterer: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Cake: Publix
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates
Officiant: Sensation Ceremonies
Invitations: Invitation Consultants
Transportation: Network Limousine
Dress: Allure Bridal
Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair and Makeup: Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group

Anna Coats is the editor of Marry Me Tampa Bay which showcases local weddings in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are looking for a unique, modernized historic venue here in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida to host a wedding, reception, mitzvah or corporate event, then look no further. After 1,000 successful events, perfected The NOVA Way, trust NOVA 535 with your memories today. GET STARTED online, call / text 949–873–6682 or email Sales@NOVA535.com. We LOVE delighting our clients and guests!

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Romantic, Gold Candlelit St. Pete Wedding Reception

From owner, Michael S. Novilla: Brooke and Mason, such a warm, lovely couple! Their romantic, elegant, simply yet classically decorated St. Pete wedding reception was so beautiful. Who doesn’t love and appreciate the warm glow of young, pure love? Of flickering candle lights? What is more romantic than that? Bravo!! Best to newly weds Mason and Brooke!!

Romantic, Gold Candlelit St. Pete Wedding Reception

Tampa natives Brooke and Mason knew that they wanted their wedding to be classic and elegant, but still ‘very fun and us,'” the bride shared. Looking for a St. Pete wedding reception venue that was spacious for their guests to mingle but would also be unique, they chose downtown event space NOVA 535.

“We loved NOVA 535 as soon as we saw it! It has so much space and they allowed us to personalize the space to make it feel like ‘us,'” !” Brooke gushed. “The service was incredible, it was the best choice we could have made!”

For their colors, the couple selected flowers in shades of purple, pink, and peach. At first Brooke had a hard time selecting a color for her bridesmaids and ended up choosing white, a classic color that complemented the groomsmen’s black tuxedos.

After a light and airy church ceremony, the guests arrived at St. Pete wedding reception venue NOVA 535 for a softly lit evening with fresh greenery and gold details, The romantic exposed brick walls of the venue were beautifully complemented by white draping, while suspended Edison bulbs twinkled from the ceiling.

One of Brooke’s favorite moments was dancing with Mason for their first dance, which was to a song that the groom’s sister had written and recorded to surprise the couple!

The night finished on a high note with a sparkler exit in NOVA 535’s outdoor bamboo courtyard.

Ceremony Venue: Idlewild Baptist Church
Reception Venue: NOVA 535
Photographer: Sunglow Photography
Videographer: Jack Tinker and Ethan Upton
Day of Coordinator: Ruby from NOVA 535
Florist: 2Birds Events
Caterer: Affordable Catering
Cake: Home Sweet Home Cakes
DJ: DJ Jay, NOVA 535
Invitations: Minted and Shine Wedding Invitations
Dress Shop and Designer: The White Magnolia, Hayley Paige
Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: Bella Bridesmaids, Dessy
Hair: Brittany Austin
Make-up: Silva Gamez
Photobooth: Boone’s Professional Events

Anna Coats is the editor of Marry Me Tampa Bay which showcases local weddings in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are looking for a unique, modernized historic venue here in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida to host a wedding, reception, mitzvah or corporate event, then look no further. After 1,000 successful events, perfected The NOVA Way, trust NOVA 535 with your memories today. GET STARTED online, call / text 949–873–6682 or email Sales@NOVA535.com. We LOVE delighting our clients and guests!

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Purple and Silver Traditional Meets Modern St Pete Wedding

From owner Michael S. Novilla: Ashley and Steven are so cute together! We love hosting clients who have their own unique wedding day visions and will trust Team NOVA to let us help them bring it to life!

This couple had such an casually elegant style, with just enough colors, flowers and details to fulfill their vision, without going over the top. PERFECT! Gorgeous, chic and casually fun; just like they are! Congrats to the lovely newlyweds Ashley and Steven!

Purple Outdoor Modern St. Pete Wedding

Ashley and Steven wanted to get married in a St. Pete wedding venue that would be fun and appealing for all of their friends across a large range of ages. Looking for a space that was modern, but still warm and romantic, they fell in love with NOVA 535.

“I wanted somewhere cozy and with character, not a hotel ballroom. We wanted everything to take place in the same venue with great atmosphere and lighting,” the bride explained. “NOVA 535 was so beautiful: exposed brick, wood floors, lighting, a courtyard; it had modern feel and plenty of space.”

Not only was the unique wedding venue everything the bride and groom had been looking for their modern St. Pete wedding, but they were thrilled with the royal treatment they received.

“The service was incredible and exceeded our expectations. NOVA 535 is hands down the best wedding venue,” Ashley gushed. “They make wedding planning on your own easy. They took care of everything and treated us well on our big day, and they have great vendor recommendations.”

Ceremony and Reception Venue: NOVA 535
Photographer: Eva Photo Studio
Florist: Open Air Designs
Caterer: Delectables
Cake: Hands on Sweets
Band: DeLeon Band
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Transportation: Skyline Limousine
Dress: Allure
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Hair: Tina Patton
Makeup: Danielle Sabatello

Anna Coats is the editor of Marry Me Tampa Bay which showcases local weddings in the Tampa Bay area.

At NOVA 535, we love custom creating each wedding, private party, corporate event and film shoot – just the way YOU want – and run them The NOVA Way. That’s why our clients adore NOVA and is just one of the many reasons NOVA 535 is the #1 rated venue in Tampa Bay, located in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida (DTSP). After 1,000 successful events, perfected The NOVA Way, trust us with your memories today. http://nova535.com call / text 949-873-6682

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Vibrant Purple Whimsical St. Pete Wedding

From owner: Michael S. Novilla: John and I are Boca Ciega High School buddies, though unfortunately we don’t spend much time together these days, so it was delightful for us to host his wedding here at NOVA! He’s (still) so handsome and his fabulous bride Christina is just beautiful, talk about great couple for social media! Our team NOVA loved producing their wedding day vision, so much color and love and life! Bravo and congrats to the most lovely newlyweds, John and Christina!!

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Couture Cocktails and a Fashion Show with Junior League of St. Pete

A fabulous Saturday night, October 28, 2017, and the lovely ladies of St. Pete Junior League were here at Historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, for a night of Couture Cocktails and a Fashion Show! NOVA 535 is located in gorgeous Downtown St. Pete, Florida, one of the world’s most delightful cities! The Junior League of ladies came together, with the special help of superstar planners Alexis and Emily, once again to do good things for others. While enjoying themselves. We call that smart kindness! Let’s see what happened.. Continue reading →

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2017 Stories of Pride with OUTCOAST

On October 24th OUTCOAST hosted its 2017 Stories of Pride kickoff event at the historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg. The event brought together LGBTQ organizations from around the region to celebrate those making a difference in the local community and to raise funds for the LGBTQ center in Puerto Rico. Nearly $1,000 was raised that evening.

CJ and Kevyn Robinson (of Kevyn R Salon) posed for photos with the event organizer.

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Navy Blue and Pink Boho Floral Inspired St. Pete Wedding

From owner: Michael S. Novilla:

Joseph Christopher Rovnak, “Chris” and lovely wife Nicole were wonderful clients, who created a gorgeous outdoor blush pink wedding ceremony at our historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, here in Downtown St. Pete! They married in our bamboo garden, which was highlighted with pink boho chic decor and then the guets when inside for a dramatic indoor ballroom reception. How cool was it to have such a beautiful wedding AND offer hot, delicious pizza to their guests! Yummy! Bravo to Nicole and Chris!

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Novaween He11even Friendly Freakshow

Novaween He11even Friendly Freakshow
at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida.

Friday October 20, 2017 brought our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween, once again to historic DTSP venue NOVA 535 in Downtown St. Pete, this year named “He11even”. In this web story we are featuring the Novaween He11even Friendly Freakshow, showcasing the remaining photos from Ann Coffman Photography. The next, final blog, about Novaween He11even will offer up the Photobooth images from Get The Picture, stay tuned and enjoy the photos from St. Pete’s Favorite Adults Only Halloween Costume Party!!

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Novaween He11even Costumes and Crazies

Novaween He11even Costumes and Crazies
at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida.

Friday October 20, 2017 brought our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween, once again to historic DTSP venue NOVA 535 in Downtown St. Pete, this year named “He11even”. What’s often referred to as St. Pete’s Favorite Adults Only Halloween Costume Party! In this web story we are featuring the Novaween He11even Costumes and Crazies, with about 50% of the photos from tonight in this story, the rest in my next blog, so stay tuned and enjoy! Continue reading →

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Bold, Colorful Purple and Blue Outdoor St. Pete Wedding

From owner: Michael S. Novilla

The sweet couple Christine and Jon created such a gorgeous, unique look and vibe for their wedding ceremony and reception here at NOVA 535. They shared their obvious love for each other, and for their attending guests, in our brick and bamboo courtyard with a lovely wedding ceremony. Then everyone went inside for dining, drinks and dancing! Congrats to our delightful newlyweds Jon and Christine! Best of Luck to you Both!!

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Team Novaween He11even

Team Novaween He11even at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida

Friday October 20, 2017 brought our annual Halloween Costume Party Novaween He11even once again to historic DTSP venue NOVA 535;. Our doors opened at 9:00 pm and we ended this always unpredictably wild party to a close at 3:00 am. Those 6 hours are what you, our guests, got to enjoy. But the process of creating and producing this most fun of events took weeks and months, by an entire team of wonderfully talented people. Team Novaween He11even. Here is their story, and many incredible photos from this process and evening. The remainder of the photos will be found in the next few upcoming blogs, so be patient and enjoy! If we post them all at once we may just overload your senses and device loading time!

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