Preserving History and Showcasing Community | Ep 30 Matthew and Kevyn Harvey

The Venue Owner SeriesSeason 1
Written By Jonathan Aymin

In this week’s episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Matthew and Kevyn Harvey, the owners of Benediction on the Square, a wedding venue in Leonard, Texas. They discuss the challenges of rehabilitating an older building and their focus on attracting clients from nearby growing towns. They also express their passion for their community and their hope to bring more businesses to the downtown square. Matthew gives a tour of the venue, and they discuss their operations team, marketing strategy, and plans for the future. The interview highlights the unique challenges and opportunities of running a wedding venue in a small town and the importance of community involvement and personal connections with clients.

About Our Guests:

Kevyn & Matthew are Fannin Co. locals who have a love for their community and the town of Leonard. They are excited to bring a new gathering place to North Texas, where people can come together to celebrate life’s happy moments.

Their historic building dates back to the early 1930’s - Built during the Great Depression, it has played host to several mom and pop businesses throughout the decades. It has been home to a family owned and operated grocery, a barbecue dive, and rumor has it, a secret bootlegger or two.

The Leonard Square has always been a laid back social hub for the small town and in the late 1980’s, the lot next door became known as Cowboy Corner. The lot earned its nickname from the group of local cowboys who would park their pickups there on any given night and socialize. For the last 30 years or so, the building has been storing antiques, waiting patiently to become a bustling gathering place once again. Benediction on the Square has been carefully and intentionally remodeled; the renovations highlight its historic charm while making it the perfect space for weddings and special events.

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