2020 10-31 Novaween 14 “Quarantine” Fire and Magic Halloween 2020 Costume Party On a beautiful, Full “Blue” Moon Saturday, Halloween Night, October 31, 2020 we celebrated Novaween 14 “Quarantine.” Our was a Private, by Invitation Only Halloween Costume Party. Held, of course, at 1920 built, downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535. Thanks to photographer Barry […]
2020 Tampa Bay Wedding Industry Mixer On a bright and sunny Tuesday morning, March 10, 2020 to be exact, over 150 members of the event industry gathered at NOVA 535 Unique Event Space to share their thoughts on the latest wedding trends. The 2020 Tampa Bay Wedding Industry Mixer was hosted by Marry Me Tampa […]
From the owner Michael Scott Novilla, author of the hilarious new wedding and event planning book, It’s 5 AM Go Home: It makes me smile when I hear things like this from (clients) Rob and Liz, “We wanted something with character that would show when we look back at our photos in 50 years,” Liz […]
Novaween 13 Photobooth Photos at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida. October 31, 2019, a much too humid Thursday Halloween Night in St. Pete, Florida, was our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween. Held right here at our historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, which our building 535 will turn 100 next […]
Novaween 13 Costumes and Contests at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida. October 31, 2019, a humid Thursday Halloween Night in St. Petersburg, Florida, welcomed our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween. Of course held here at our historic DTSP venue NOVA 535 in beautiful Downtown St. Pete. DTSP as we […]
Step Into Novaween 13 at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida. Thursday, October 31, 2019, Halloween Night, brought our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween, once again to historic DTSP venue NOVA 535 in Downtown St. Pete. This year we celebrated Novaween 13, which was most assuredly St. Pete’s Favorite Adults Only […]
From the owner Michael Scott Novilla, author of the hilarious new wedding and event planning book, It’s 5 AM Go Home: Our goal is simple, to wow and delight our clients! So when I hear that Zach and Mare’t “knew from the moment they walked into NOVA 535…” that makes me smile brightly from inside […]
From owner Michael S. Novilla: Christian and Amanda’s unique vintage gray and blue wedding, love and respect for the historic 1920’s period from which our 535 building was constructed warms our bellies. Saving 535 from the filthy doggie daycare and spending 3 difficult years planning, designing and meticulously renovating 535, into NOVA 535, was so […]
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone from the fun and wild Cox Media Group! It’s Thursday December 13, 2018, and a warm welcome back to NOVA 535 for your annual Cox Media Group Holiday Party! Thank you all so much for choosing NOVA once again for your Holiday Festivities!! A super duper big thank […]
From owner: Michael S. Novilla: Felicitaciones a nuestros hermosos novios! Mucha suerte para ti siempre, Rocio y Carlos. Ciao!
Novaween 12 Hosted by Sheldon Blake at historic DTSP venue NOVA 535, in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida. Friday, October 19, 2018 brought our annual Halloween Costume Party, Novaween, once again to historic DTSP venue NOVA 535 in Downtown St. Pete. This year, since I was literally across the globe, sadly I missed my first ever […]
From owner: Michael S. Novilla: I truly appreciate clients like Ronald and Alexa, who love my hometown St. Pete as much as I do. They chose to keep their very special day right here, in DTSP, trusting TEAM NOVA to get things just right. We designed NOVA 535 to be as open, welcoming and flexible […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]