I almost forgot to write about the awesome Inn and bed and breakfast that we stayed in when we went to Charleston. It was such a magical place with the most beautiful architecture - it's one of the most photographed homes in Charleston - and there such a great story attached to it. It is called Two Meeting Street Inn.
My favorite thing about Charleston was the history. Knowing and thinking about all that went on, on the very streets I was walking on. Two Meeting Street Inn holds no exception to the history. The Inn has a great story to it: "According to tradition, Waring Carrington, a successful Charleston SC jeweler, experienced love at first sight when he saw young Martha Williams in the late 1800s. The two were married in 1890 in a celebrated society event for which 2500 invitations were sent. Fittingly, the bride's father, wealthy merchant George Williams, bestowed an incredibly beautiful wedding gift on the newlyweds. This gift, presented on a rose colored pillow, was a check for $75,000 to be used for the couple's new home at the corner of Meeting Street and South Battery, one of the most desirable locations in Charleston, SC. This gift would be generous even by today's standards in the depressed post-war South, the loving gesture was truly extraordinary. Little did George Williams know that his gift would one day become the honeymoon destination for future newlyweds seeking a romantic getaway at an exquisite Charleston bed and breakfast. In 1946, the mansion at 2 Meeting Street was purchased by Minnie Spell Carr, aunt (and great aunt) of the current owners, who established a guesthouse. The Spell family has been welcoming guests to its elegant Charleston home ever since. The guesthouse eventually became Two Meeting Street Inn, now known worldwide as a symbol of the city's grace, beauty and hospitality. Today the historic Charleston Bed and Breakfast is owned by Mrs. Carr's youngest nephew, Pete Spell."
Isn't that story awesome? Imagine being given that as a wedding present? To add to the story, the bride's in-law's sent the newlyweds to Europe for the two years that their house was being built as their honeymoon and to shop for furniture for their new place. Pretty awesome right? Her parents also didn't live far from her. Their home was four houses up the street from Two Meeting Street Inn, it is now known as the Calhoun Mansion - a 25,000 square foot home (Two Meeting Street Inn is roughly 10,000). Her father was one of the very few wealthy people during the Civil War which is why he was able to afford such an extravagant gift in such a troubling time.
We cannot say enough good things about the Inn. The staff treated you like family - they downright spoiled you. There are only 7 rooms, so you're given the utmost personal attention They were all friendly and fun to talk to, and the breakfast was outstanding every day! The Inn was situated right by the Battery and there was such a beautiful view. My husband loved going for runs along the Battery. Stores were only a walk away even though the Inn is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I kept saying to my husband "can you believe someone LIVED here?" It was pretty awesome! If we ever go back to Charleston, which I hope we do, there's no other place I'd rather stay, we loved every minute! I definitely think I left a piece of my heart in Charleston!
*I was not compensated anything for this post, we just really loved where we stayed!
My favorite thing about Charleston was the history. Knowing and thinking about all that went on, on the very streets I was walking on. Two Meeting Street Inn holds no exception to the history. The Inn has a great story to it: "According to tradition, Waring Carrington, a successful Charleston SC jeweler, experienced love at first sight when he saw young Martha Williams in the late 1800s. The two were married in 1890 in a celebrated society event for which 2500 invitations were sent. Fittingly, the bride's father, wealthy merchant George Williams, bestowed an incredibly beautiful wedding gift on the newlyweds. This gift, presented on a rose colored pillow, was a check for $75,000 to be used for the couple's new home at the corner of Meeting Street and South Battery, one of the most desirable locations in Charleston, SC. This gift would be generous even by today's standards in the depressed post-war South, the loving gesture was truly extraordinary. Little did George Williams know that his gift would one day become the honeymoon destination for future newlyweds seeking a romantic getaway at an exquisite Charleston bed and breakfast. In 1946, the mansion at 2 Meeting Street was purchased by Minnie Spell Carr, aunt (and great aunt) of the current owners, who established a guesthouse. The Spell family has been welcoming guests to its elegant Charleston home ever since. The guesthouse eventually became Two Meeting Street Inn, now known worldwide as a symbol of the city's grace, beauty and hospitality. Today the historic Charleston Bed and Breakfast is owned by Mrs. Carr's youngest nephew, Pete Spell."
Isn't that story awesome? Imagine being given that as a wedding present? To add to the story, the bride's in-law's sent the newlyweds to Europe for the two years that their house was being built as their honeymoon and to shop for furniture for their new place. Pretty awesome right? Her parents also didn't live far from her. Their home was four houses up the street from Two Meeting Street Inn, it is now known as the Calhoun Mansion - a 25,000 square foot home (Two Meeting Street Inn is roughly 10,000). Her father was one of the very few wealthy people during the Civil War which is why he was able to afford such an extravagant gift in such a troubling time.
We cannot say enough good things about the Inn. The staff treated you like family - they downright spoiled you. There are only 7 rooms, so you're given the utmost personal attention They were all friendly and fun to talk to, and the breakfast was outstanding every day! The Inn was situated right by the Battery and there was such a beautiful view. My husband loved going for runs along the Battery. Stores were only a walk away even though the Inn is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I kept saying to my husband "can you believe someone LIVED here?" It was pretty awesome! If we ever go back to Charleston, which I hope we do, there's no other place I'd rather stay, we loved every minute! I definitely think I left a piece of my heart in Charleston!
*I was not compensated anything for this post, we just really loved where we stayed!
