Modern Family co-star Jesse
Tyler Ferguson will play host to New Zealand's first ever mid-air gay
marriage.
Air New Zealand's Love
Is In The Air contest aims to give one lucky gay or lesbian
couple the wedding of their dreams at 30,000 feet.
The winning couple will tie the knot on
a domestic flight between Queenstown and Auckland. The wedding will
take place on Monday, August 19 – the day a recently approved
marriage law takes effect in New Zealand.
“We expect this marriage at 30,000
feet to attract significant global media interest,” said
Jodi Williams, the airline's head of global brand development.
“Naturally, the couple's family and friends will want to be on hand
for the special occasion so we have plenty of seats set aside for
them. Jesse Tyler Ferguson being present will make the day even more
memorable.”
Ferguson, who is engaged to marry his
partner Justin Mikita, added: “Justin and I are thrilled to be
taking part in witnessing this historic moment for New Zealand!
After launching Tie The Knot, our bow tie campaign for marriage
equality in the U.S., it is clear that the journey towards marriage,
both in the U.S. and beyond, means so much to us. We cannot wait to
celebrate this joyous occasion with Air New Zealand!”
The prize package also includes a
honeymoon in Palm Springs, California.