NOVA 535

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 230 seated guests

About this venue

Discover NOVA 535, an iconic venue in downtown St. Pete that blends historic charm with contemporary elegance. This space features a unique bamboo courtyard, chic indoor areas, and a flexible layout that suits both intimate and grand celebrations. Couples appreciate the dedicated focus on one event at a time, ensuring bespoke service and attention to detail. With customizable lighting and decor options, NOVA 535 creates a personalized and memorable ambiance. Known for its impeccable coordination and stunning aesthetics, this venue is perfect for those seeking a stylish and seamless wedding experience. TEAM NOVA does the hard work, while you and your guests have fun!

Seated guest capacity

1-230

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

535 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Our event spaces

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Brick & Bamboo Courtyard
VIP Mezzanine

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Your Vision. Our 5-Star Results.

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

Guest capacity

Up to 220 Seated

Up to 325 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

+ 4 Bars + 6 Restroom Suites + Catering Kitchen +Colored LED uplighting

Available services that can be provided by NOVA 535

Services & amenities

Bar services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Valet - paid

Rentals

Barware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Sound / AV
Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Limelight LOVES NOVA 535
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•Limelight Photography•May 31, 2024
As a preferred photography vendor, Limelight Photography loves working with NOVA 535. The venue's elegant blend of historic charm and modern sophistication provides a stunning backdrop for capturing unforgettable moments. A key part of our positive experience is the exceptional team, particularly Wedding Coordinator April. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and warm demeanor make every event seamless and enjoyable. She consistently goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs, ensuring we can deliver the best results for our clients. NOVA 535’s layout and lighting are incredibly photographer-friendly, offering endless opportunities for beautiful shots. Every corner is photogenic, allowing us to capture the magic of each event perfectly. We wholeheartedly recommend NOVA 535. The combination of a breathtaking setting and a dedicated team makes it an ideal choice for any special occasion. We look forward to many more wonderful collaborations with April and the entire NOVA 535 team.
Nova made everything so easy!
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•Sarah S.•May 10, 2024
Truly I can not thank the staff at above enough. Our day of coordinator AJ literally was a dream to work with! She made everything run smooth and made every single decision prior to the wedding so easy! Every staff member was wonderful to work with and helped up with anything we needed through the whole day! I truly can’t recommend this venue enough, with so many things included in the price it was worth every penny!
Such a PERFECT venue!
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•Jessica Z.•Mar 19, 2024
We had such an amazing experience hosting our wedding at NOVA. The staff and service were incredible, and the venue space was beautiful. Our guests lived the unique-ness of the space and were wow'd by what it had to offer. It ended up raining on our wedding day, so we had to move our cocktail hour inside instead of having it in the courtyard. Even with that change, everything went smoothly and the NOVA team was able to flip the inside space from the ceremony set-up to the reception set-up very quickly and professionally, even with some guests in the way.
NOVA 535, the PERFECT venue!
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•Megan F.•Mar 15, 2024
We got married at Nova 535 and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to have our ceremony and reception all in one location and use the food trucks and other vendors we wanted. The staff was so friendly and helpful every step along the way. Last but certainly not least their recommended DJ Jaey was beyond fantastic! We wish we could give more than 5 stars and highly recommend!