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 Bay, NACE and ABC, all trailblazers within the event world, led by wedding planner extraordinaire Tammy Waterman. Tammy is the driving force behind Events by Special Moments. Amanda Sobel was on hand to represent MMTB, while founder Anna Coats was speaking at Catersource.

We enjoyed small bites from Elite Events Catering and Good Food Events + Catering, sipped beers, wines, ciders, and cocktails provided by NOVA 535 and enjoyed beautiful floral designs by John Campbell and Monarch Events and Design. The room buzzed with wedding industry experts sharing their ideas, advice and of course the latest trends!

A top trend on everyone’s mind was sustainability, for example by using compostable plates and flatware or limiting the use of floral foam. These are all contributing factors to the health of our environment. Tampa Bay Cake Company and Sweetly Dipped Confections both shared their thoughts on the rise of the dessert bar and less conventional wedding cake displays, for example, a cake pop cake, while bridal models from Truly Forever Bridal showcased the latest wedding dress choices.

Thank you to our fabulous vendor sponsors:
() Over the Top Linens
() Lifelong Photography
() Knights Valet
() Breezin Entertainment
() The Cake Girl

What’s a new wedding trend you are seeing? Share your thoughts by tagging #NOVA535 at @NOVA_535 on Instagram

At NOVA 535 Unique Event Space we custom create each event, the way YOU want, with no limits and no stress! Use any professional caterer, drink from our full liquor bar and party YOUR unique way. We only host one event at a time, YOURS! Come enjoy our modernized 100-year-old Downtown St. Pete event space. We do all the work so you can have all the fun! Get Started or Sales@NOVA535.com.

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Coral and Gold Vintage St. Petersburg Wedding

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 explained. “Being able to have the ceremony and reception at the same location was also big on our list! And having a rain backup plan was also a plus.” Having couples TRUST NOVA with their most precious memories is a serious responsibility, which we think is like being a boxer or stand-up comedian. We are only as good as our last event, which helps us remain hyper-focused on delighting our lovely clients and their guests. Thank you for your trust Liz and Rob! Your vintage downtown St. Petersburg wedding was beautiful! Congrats!

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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 year (2020). That’s in beautiful Downtown St. Pete, DTSP as we locals call it. This year we celebrated Novaween 13, St. Pete’s Favorite Adults Only, wild and crazy, Halloween Costume Party!

2019 10-31 Novaween 13 Photobooth single photos

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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 locals call it. This year we celebrated Novaween 13, St. Pete’s Favorite Adults Only, wild and crazy, Halloween Costume Party!

Novaween 13 Costumes and Contests on Halloween Night 10-31-2019 at Downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535

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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 Halloween Costume Party!

Step into Novaween 13 on Halloween Night 10-31-2019 at Downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535

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Novaween 13

On Halloween Night, join our 13th annual Halloween costume party Novaween 13, on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535

9:00 pm Event Begins

ENTERTAINMENT:
Aerialists, Fire Shows, Sword Play, CRY Wheels, Tarot Card Readings, GoGo Dancers.
Scary Surprises and more!!
() Novaween Founder and owner of NOVA 535 Michael Scott Novilla returns to host Novaween 13!!
() Mayven Missbehavin (Aerial and GoGo)
() Dr. Paul Bearer and his Death Hearse
() Riquette Ramsey (Aerial and GoGo)
() Carmen Lai (GoGo)
() DJ JB Nicotera
() Gaby Rosa (Aerial and CRY Wheel)
() Magician Cory Van Valin
() Taylor Roberts (Aerial and Fire)
() James in Chains (Aerial Chains Performance)
() Ani Crane (Tarot Cards)
() Photobooth by Get the Picture
() Vanchetta Food Truck in Courtyard
= Multiple Full Liquor Bars; inside, upstairs and in the courtyard.
() Smoking OUTside only.
= Free Valet Parking
and much more!!
Novaween 13 will be epic! Don’t miss this!

12:00 am Costume Contest
3:00 am Event Ends

SCROLL DOWN for TICKETS

Parking + Directions to NOVA 535
535 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Street North, St. Pete, Florida 33701

Check out some new incredible additions to our Novaween 13 Entertainment Crew, the incredible ladies and gents of Underground Cirque!

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Carolina Blue and Peach Downtown St. Pete Summer Wedding

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 my heart. Our Team NOVA loves helping, hosting, doing all those little proactive things that collectively add up to a wonderful experience, from start to finish, for all our guests! Congratulations to the lovely newlyweds, Mare’t and Zach who enjoyed their Carolina Blue and Peach Downtown St. Pete Summer Wedding!!

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2019 NOVA Comedy Night June 20

THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2019

Join us for The “HOTTEST” Comedy Show In Tampa Bay “NOVA COMEDY NIGHT” at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535.

8:00 pm
() NOVA Comedy Night DOORS OPEN
() Cash/Credit full liquor bar
() FREE NOVA535.com/parking

If “YOU” Think You’re Funny, then Guess What?
We Have Open Mic From 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with “LIMITED SPOTS* where you can win $100, as the Audience Picks the Winner.

8:30 pm STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWTIME

TICKETS $ 10

ONLINE in ADVANCE
and if still available, at the Door Night of show from 8 pm

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2019 NOVA Comedy Night May 16

THURSDAY MAY 16, 2019

Join us for The “HOTTEST” Comedy Show In Tampa Bay “NOVA COMEDY NIGHT” at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535.

8:00 pm DOORS
== Cash/Credit full liquor bar
== FREE NOVA535.com/parking
8:30 pm SHOWTIME

TICKETS $ 10

ONLINE in ADVANCE
and if still available, at the Door Night of show from 8 pm

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2019 NOVA Comedy Night April 18

THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2019

Join us for The “HOTTEST” Comedy Show In Tampa Bay “NOVA COMEDY NIGHT” at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535.

7 pm DOORS
== Cash/Credit full liquor bar
== FREE NOVA535.com/parking
8 pm SHOWTIME

TICKETS $ 10

ONLINE in ADVANCE
and if still available, at the Door Night of show from 7 pm

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2019 NOVA Comedy Night March 21

THURSDAY MARCH 21, 2019

Join us for The “HOTTEST” Comedy Show In Tampa Bay “NOVA COMEDY NIGHT” at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535.

7 pm DOORS
== Cash/Credit full liquor bar
== FREE NOVA535.com/parking

FOOD TRUCK
== Michelle Cajun Crab & Grill Food Truck

8 pm SHOWTIME

TICKETS $ 10

ONLINE in ADVANCE
and if still available, at the Door Night of show from 7 pm

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Vintage Gray and Blue Downtown St. Pete Wedding

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 worth it. Worth it so creative, grateful, fun people like Amanda and hubby Christian could enjoy our space as their own. We’re honored and delighted to have shared our home with them for their lovely vintage gray and blue themed wedding. Congratulations!

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2019 NOVA Comedy Night February 21

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Join us for The “HOTTEST” Comedy Show In Tampa Bay “NOVA COMEDY NIGHT” at historic downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535.

7 pm DOORS
== Cash/Credit full liquor bar
== FREE NOVA535.com/parking

8 pm SHOWTIME

TICKETS $ 10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-tickets-56419589511

and if still available, at the Door Night of show from 7 pm

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2018 Cox Media Group Holiday Party

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 you to Debbie McLean and Keith Lawless the COX Super Stars who worked so hard with us to make sure everything was Kick Ass Perfect!! Tonight’s Theme was Grammy / Oscars Award Show, with red carpet and photos by the Step-n-Repeat!

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Royal Blue and White Spanish Inspired St. Pete Wedding

From owner: Michael S. Novilla:

Felicitaciones a nuestros hermosos novios! Mucha suerte para ti siempre, Rocio y Carlos. Ciao!

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