NZ's first aerial same sex marriage on offer

The winner will also get a honeymoon in Palm Springs, California

A Kiwi couple is being offered the opportunity to win New Zealand's first aerial same sex marriage - more than 9000 metres above the ground.

Same sex marriage becomes legal on August 19, and Air New Zealand is running a contest to find a couple to tie the knot on a flight between Queenstown and Auckland, with Modern Family actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson among the guests.

"Jesse has been deeply committed to campaigning for marriage equality and the fact that he is prepared to travel from the United States to be here demonstrates the historic nature of this event," Air NZ spokeswoman Jodi Williams said,

"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."

Ferguson said he and fiancé Justin Mikita were thrilled to be taking part.

"After launching Tie The Knot - our bowtie campaign for marriage equality in the US - it is clear that the journey towards marriage, both in the US and beyond, means so much to us.

"We cannot wait to celebrate this joyous occasion."

The winner will also get a honeymoon in Palm Springs, California.

To enter, visit www.flyingsocialnetwork.com and share your love story. Entries close July 26.