This L'Oreal Ambassador Wore an Engagement Dress as Special as Any Wedding Gown

Destination weddings aren't always possible, so why not have a destination engagement photoshoot? L'Oréal ambassador Carly Cristman and fiancé Cody Carson did exactly that, so they could still share "that special experience together." In just a few snapshots, we're given a glimpse into this future bride's special day. Carly wore a one-of-a-kind runway gown by Alvina Valenta as she and Cody posed in iconic Parisian locations like the Louvre and on the steps of Trocadéro. The fitted gown flared into a short mermaid train, while the back featured crisscross straps to show off Carly's back. Delicate lace cap sleeves sat gently on her shoulders.

The dreamy dress, Carly revealed, came to her almost serendipitously. "One of the saleswomen walked past carrying my now engagement dress and when I saw it on the hanger I had to try it on. When I asked to see it, she informed me that was a one-of-a-kind, straight-off-the-runway dress. She told me the dress only came in one size — if it was too small or too short there were no other options. I tried it on and it fit perfectly! It was meant to be!" she said.

Besides the gown, the entire engagement shoot also went off without a hitch to capture that "timeless and romantic" feel that Carly wanted. Scroll on to see snaps from her special day because they might inspire you to take your engagement photos abroad.