Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Tie the Knot with Justin Mikita

According to People.com, Jesse Tyler Ferguson of 'Modern Family' will be starting a family of his own with Justin Mikita very soon, as the two have become engaged. Ferguson revealed his marriage proposal, which Justin accepted, in a video on the Tie the Knot website, a new foundation that supports marriage rights and equality.

The couple will be exchanging vows after nearly two years of dating and hope that their marriage will be honored across the nation eventually. They are also working with Tie Bar to design a line of bowties to raise money for organizations that support the garnering of civil rights for gay and lesbian marriage.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Broadway credits include ON THE TOWN and THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Other stage credits include A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare in the Park and HAIR at Encores! In addition to 'Modern Family,' his television credits include 'The Class' and 'Ugly Betty.'