Custom Wedding Ceremonies
Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield
Service area
Walter A. Hrycaj
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Wah Joy is a reliable and friendly wedding officiant service located in the Midwest region (Kansas and Missouri). Specifically, Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and surrounding areas (including southern Illinois and northern Arkansas). Walter, the owner and minister, works with couples to custom-craft wedding vows and a ceremony that matches their style and personality. From traditional ceremonies to unique ones, Wah Joy uses its creativity, professionalism, and years of experience to provide couples with their dream ceremony. From the entrance procession to the grand exit, and most importantly, the vows exchanged, couples can feel confident in receiving a memorable experience that guests will be talking about for years to come. Walter will make sure everything flows together, including the music cues, readings from guests, and bonding rituals.
Services Offered
Walter provides his services for non-religious, interfaith, and religious weddings. On top of crafting personalized and meaningful vows, he can also provide ceremony rehearsals, micro-weddings, counseling, and more.
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Planning
Se Habla Español
Religious Affiliations
Interfaith
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
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Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Walter HrycajOwner/Lead OfficiantI’m an Interfaith Minister ordained through the Interfaith Community of Metaphysics. You’ll find me upbeat, personable, and caring. I bring a cheer and a special touch to your wedding day.
- Brandon CooperOrdained MinisterI’m an Ordained Minister through St. James Missionary Baptist in Kansas City, MO. My desire is to help create a ceremony you’ll remember for a lifetime. It’s my joy to bless your union.
- Zack BuschOrdained MinisterI’m an Ordained Minister in both Missouri and Illinois. As a former Chicagoland comedian, I bring a sense of humor and ease to your big day. I want to facilitate the magic of your marriage.
- Ebony MitchellOrdained MinisterI'm an ordained minister serving Springfield, Missouri by the Universal Life Church to honor and celebrate life's most sacred moments. I'm committed to creating meaningful ceremonies with compassion, inclusivity, and respect for all spiritual paths!
- Ryan KuhnertOrdained MinisterRev. Ryan Kuhnert is ordained by the Universal Life Church and is a passionate middle school English teacher, meditation coach, and candle business owner/operator dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. With a deep care for people and a commitment to honoring their individual paths, Ryan leads with light, helping others find peace and clarity. His unique blend of teaching, mindfulness practice, and creativity through his candle business allows him to support others in navigating life with purpose and intention. Ryan is driven by the desire to make a difference, uplifting those around him with compassion, wisdom, and authenticity.
- Erick PalafoxOrdained MinisterErick is an ordained minister through the American Marriage Ministries and Universal Life Church. His passion is to celebrate love in all its forms, and he believes it’s an honor to guide you through your special day. Whether in English or Spanish, I am here to create a heartfelt ceremony you’ll treasure forever!
- Cassie KorteOrdained MinisterCassie Korte is a licensed clinical professional counselor, spiritual teacher, and conscious parent. Cassie believes in the sanctity of ceremony. With a strong foundation in metaphysics, she understands the importance of bringing couple’s intentions to life as they embark on the beginning of their marriage. Cassie celebrates all forms of love and is honored to serve all couples with presence and intention!
- Joe PecautOrdained MinisterReverend Joe Pecaut is ordained through the Universal Life Church in St. Louis. He has been married to his lovely wife (Dr. Linda Pecaut) for 35 years. Joe has a purpose in life of developing his own spirituality to get closer to God, the Creator, and wants to help other individuals on their spiritual journey. He believes that there are many paths to become the best person, (spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally.) He is passionate about being a lifelong learner, especially about different world religions. Joe is a retired high school teacher, who still enjoys playing and following different sports teams. Joe wants to assist the couple in the most joyous experience of their commitment to each other.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.056 reviews
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The officiants from this venue, particularly Walter, received glowing reviews for their professionalism, friendliness, and personalized ceremonies. They were praised for their communication, customization of scripts, and for making the planning process easy and joyful. Both couples and guests appreciated the warmth, humor, and dedication of the officiants at this venue, making them highly recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Rachel H
5.0
12/15/2025
If you're hunting for a wedding officiant, look no further! Walter officiated our wedding on 12/13/25 and it was amazing! He was so easy to work with from the beginning all the way...
up to the big day. He sent several scripts and was easy to communicate with when planning our own script. He made everything feel easy and simple on the big day and was very knowledgeable when we needed help. We've had several compliments from family members about him as well! Very highly recommend!
Response from Wah Joy on 12/17/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting me with such an important part of y...
our special day! It was truly an honor to officiate your wedding on 12/13/25. I’m so glad the planning process felt easy and that the ceremony reflected exactly what you envisioned. Hearing that you and your family enjoyed the ceremony means the world to me. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Thank you again for the heartfelt recommendation!
Shyanne H
5.0
11/30/2025
Walter officiated our wedding on 11/23/25. From the start we knew he was the perfect officiant. I had searched for Kansas officiants who would do a "Princess Bride" movie opening t...
o start our wedding and we found him. We talked on the phone to see if he was a good fit for us and we loved his energy and personality so much that we booked immediately, our search stopped there! He lovingly crafted the most perfect ceremony that was true to us and we are still getting compliments on our ceremony and how great he was. Extremely personable and a true delight to have as part of our wedding day. He brought us such true immense joy and the ceremony was easily the highlight of the day after getting to marry my very best friend. I would absolutely recommend him to any and everyone and honestly if I could have another ceremony just to work with him again, I would! Look no further for a diverse and customizable ceremony from someone with one of the biggest hearts around. My guests are still telling me how great he was both in ceremony and while chatting with the other guests. Walter is now like family as far as I'm concerned for how much he means to us and all he gave us.
TLDR look no further for the most perfect officiant whether it be fantasy, romantic, sentimental, funny, religious, or any and all above. Absolutely one of our top vendors!
Response from Wah Joy on 12/01/2025
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Officiating your wedding on 11/23/25 was tru...
ly an honor, and I’m thrilled that the “Princess Bride” opening brought your vision to life exactly as you imagined. From our very first call, I could feel the joy, love, and authenticity you both share, and crafting a ceremony that reflected that was an absolute delight.
Your kind words mean the world to me. Knowing that your guests are still talking about the ceremony and that it brought so much happiness to your day fills my heart. Being welcomed into your celebration and into your lives in such a meaningful way is something I’ll never forget.
Thank you for trusting me, for your warmth, and for making me feel like family. I’m deeply grateful to have been part of such a magical moment, and I wish you both endless love, laughter, and adventure ahead.
Walter
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Courtney S
5.0
11/25/2025
We knew the moment we had our introductory phone call with Walter that he was the one to officiate our special day. Walter took time to get to know us and made every step of the jo...
urney seem less. Thank you for making our day special!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/27/2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! From our very first conversation, I could tel...
l your day was going to be something truly special. It was an absolute joy getting to know you both and guiding you through each step of the process. I’m honored to have been part of your celebration, and I’m thrilled to hear it felt seamless and meaningful. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Walter
Nicole D
5.0
11/17/2025
Walter did a wonderful job as our officiant. He tailored a thoughtful speech after a call getting to know us which captured everything we wanted for our ceremony. His energy was gr...
eat and very easy to work with! Highly recommend!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/17/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to get to know you both and t...
o be part of such a meaningful day. I’m thrilled to hear the ceremony felt personal and captured what you envisioned. Your energy and openness made working together a joy. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you again for the wonderful recommendation!
Walter
Sarah W
5.0
10/28/2025
Walter was absolutely incredible in making our wedding magical. We were able to add and subtract things from the script and he worked with us every step of the way to make it perfe...
ct. Walter has an incredible sense of humor which helped anxiety go down when he was around. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Response from Wah Joy on 10/28/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of your special da...
y. I’m so glad to hear that the ceremony felt personal and perfect for you both — and that we could share some laughs along the way! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories together.
– Walter
Miranda W
5.0
10/28/2025
We had Zack as our officiant and we couldn’t say enough great things. We did the premarital counseling with him and he drove an hour to meet us halfway since we live so far. He was...
so kind and personable. Our wedding was in the pouring rain and not exactly ideal working conditions for someone, but he knew it was important to us and adapted with us and we couldn’t be any more grateful. Walter the owner sent us so many scripts to help us have ideas of our own, and we loved that because it helped us personalize our own ceremony without having to write a whole script ourselves. We will always recommend this company, as well as our officiant Zack.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/28/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Zack helped make your d...
ay so special — rain and all! He truly cares about every couple he works with, and it’s wonderful to know his dedication and kindness made such a difference for you. We’re also glad the ceremony scripts were helpful in creating something personal and meaningful. It was an honor to be part of your celebration, and we so appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
— The Wah Joy Team
Nick K
5.0
10/27/2025
Walter officiated our wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From start to finish, he made us feel completely at ease — he knew exactly what to do and when to...
do it, offering perfect suggestions based on his experience. He really took the time to get to know me and my *now* husband, and to listen to our story. His process was so simple and organized, and he provided a variety of ceremony scripts to choose from, which made it easy to combine pieces and personalize our ceremony to truly fit us as a couple.
Beyond his professionalism, Walter’s bubbly personality and kind, genuine nature made the entire experience even more enjoyable. He brought warmth and joy to our day and made everything feel effortless. We’re so grateful to have had him as our officiant and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for someone wonderful to lead their ceremony!
Response from Wah Joy on 10/27/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy getting to know you both and...
being a part of your special day. I’m so glad the ceremony reflected your story and felt personal to you—it means a lot to hear that you felt comfortable and supported throughout the process. Your love and energy made the day truly memorable, and I’m honored to have shared in such a beautiful moment. Wishing you both endless happiness and love in your life together!
Warmly,
Walter
Kaitlen M
5.0
10/26/2025
Amazing service and very professional if we could get married again I’d use them every time thank you and thank you Ebony
Response from Wah Joy on 10/27/2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great ex...
perience and that we could be part of your special day. It means the world to us that you’d choose us again! Ebony and the whole team send their thanks and best wishes for your continued happiness. 💕
April T
5.0
10/26/2025
Walter was amazing! His passion for what he does shows in every way. From the initial consultation, to the planning, culminating with the ceremony, he made us feel comfortable an...
d confident that our ceremony would be everything we dreamed of. He was well organized, responsive, timely, and most importantly showed kindness to us as we navigated our very special.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/27/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your special d...
ay. I’m so glad to hear that you felt comfortable and confident throughout the process—that’s always my goal. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories together!
Warm regards,
Walter
Tamia P
5.0
10/19/2025
Ebony did an amazing job making our ceremony special. She was just what we needed to tie everything together for our day. She made sure to communicate throughout this entire proce...
ss and made it feel easy. We really felt seen.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/19/2025
Thank you so much for the sweet words! We're so glad Ebony was able to bring everything to...
gether and make your day feel special. She really cares about making the process easy and meaningful, so it’s awesome to hear that it came through. Wishing you both all the best as you start this next chapter!
Skyler G
5.0
10/19/2025
Brandon was our officiant for our wedding. He was great! He talked each of us prior yo the wedding to ensure things would go smoothly. I received may compliments from my guests and...
my vendors. Highly recommend Wah Joy to officiate your wedding!
Response from Wah Joy on 10/19/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to have Brandon be a part of ...
your special day. I'm so glad to hear everything went smoothly and that both your guests and vendors had great things to say. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness. Thank you again for choosing Wah Joy to be part of such a meaningful moment!
Amy D
5.0
10/04/2025
Wah Joy overall provides excellent officiant services and is respectful of all denominations. We had 2 calls prior to officially signing with them. Rev. Brandon Cooper was our off...
iciant. We were provided with different options for the actual wedding script, and we ended up finalizing a script that was perfect for our needs. Rev. Cooper was prepared; flexible and the communication was great. He graciously attended our rehearsal, in addition to the ceremony. No regrets! Highly recommend.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/04/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that yo...
ur experience with Wah Joy and Rev. Brandon Cooper was everything you hoped for. It was an honor to be part of your special day. We're especially happy that the ceremony script reflected your vision and that Rev. Cooper's presence and preparation made things seamless. Thank you for the recommendation, it truly means a lot to us. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Bayley B
5.0
9/15/2025
We had such a great experience with Walter! He was great at adding humor and making us feel more in the moment and calm the nerves. Truly had a wonderful experience and would not c...
hange it for the world!
Response from Wah Joy on 09/15/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great ex...
perience with Walter. His ability to bring humor and calm to important moments is something we truly value, and we’re so glad it helped make your experience memorable and enjoyable. We’re honored to have been a part of your special day. Thank you for trusting us!
Falon H
5.0
9/15/2025
We had contacted Wah Joy Springfield looking for an officiant. They were great to work with. Their communication, transparency and punctuation were a few things that impressed us t...
he most. After speaking with Walter we were put into contact with Zach, one of Wah Joy’s officiants. While speaking with Zach we found that he was extremely polite and professional. He was easy to work with and gave us numerous suggestions and really helped us feel extremely comfortable. We can not thank Wah Joy and specifically Zach for helping make our special day comfortable and seem less. Although we have no intentions of ever using this company again (little jokey joke), you should not hesitate to call them if you are looking for an officiant.
-The Hoffman’s
Response from Wah Joy on 09/15/2025
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It means the world to us that you t...
ook the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that our communication, transparency, and (we loved this!) punctuation stood out to you and that Zack helped make your special day smooth, comfortable, and memorable.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to both Walter and Zack, they’ll be so happy to know they made a positive impact. And we appreciate your little jokey joke. We’ll take that as a good sign the ceremony went perfectly!
Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Thank you again for choosing Wah Joy!
Warm regards,
The Wah Joy Springfield Team
Tony T
5.0
8/25/2025
Walter was the best choice for our wedding. He helped us with preparations leading up to our big day by answering all our questions, offering advice and guidance, helping us piece ...
together our wedding script, and taking part in our wedding rehearsal. He was very pleasant and easy to communicate with and made us feel comfortable and confident. Our ceremony went smoothly thanks to him. We are so happy and glad that Walter was our officiant.
Response from Wah Joy on 08/25/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tony! It was truly an honor to be part of such a sp...
ecial moment in your lives. I'm so glad I could help make the planning process smooth and your ceremony everything you hoped it would be. Your warmth and trust made it a joy to work with you both. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness!
Tori V
5.0
8/25/2025
Hiring Walter was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. Everyone was so impressed with him. He made sure we were well prepared. Our ceremony was beautiful, emotional ...
and very us all thanks to him.
Response from Wah Joy on 08/25/2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Tori. We're thrilled to hear that Walter made such ...
a positive impact on your wedding day and that you found the ceremony to be beautifully personalized. Congratulations on your special day! We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to assist you again in the future.
Oryan D
5.0
8/24/2025
Walter officiated my wife and I’s wedding this August. He was great and exceeded expectations. He had exceptional communication leading up to the wedding and throughout the day of....
He was well spoken and his voice carried for everyone to hear in the ceremony. He was very friendly and meshed well with everyone. Overall we appreciated everything Walter provided and did. We would and will recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.
- The Downeys
Response from Wah Joy on 08/24/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Oryan! We're thrilled to hear that Walter exceeded ...
your expectations and contributed to making your wedding day special. His commitment to exceptional communication and warmth makes him a valued part of our team. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you and your wife a lifetime of happiness together!
Alec B
5.0
7/30/2025
Using Wah Joy was fantastic and Walter was very easy to work with. Very helpful and kind. Ryan was our officiant and he did a phenomenal job! We loved the way he communicated with ...
us and our coordinator. His execution was flawless. We began our search a month before the wedding which is a little close but Walter accommodated very well for us. What ever style wedding you’re having I’m sure they can make it happen! On the down side of things… I really don’t have any! Thank you Walter and Thank you Ryan for an amazing ceremony! God bless!!!
Response from Wah Joy on 07/30/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with Wa...
h Joy was fantastic. It was truly our pleasure to be part of such a special moment in your lives. Walter is grateful for your appreciation, and Ryan is so glad to know that the ceremony resonated with you and your coordinator. We're especially happy that we could accommodate your timeline and make everything flow smoothly, even with the short notice.
Your trust means the world to us, and we’re honored to have played a role in your celebration. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, joy, and blessings. Congratulations again!
Warm regards,
The Wah Joy Team
Taylor H
5.0
6/02/2025
Working with walter was great. He was professional and communicative. He was very positive and excited for our wedding day. He made is seem like he was a long time family friend an...
d did the ceremony flawlessly. He led our rehearsal and even had new ideas he learned on TikTok.
Response from Wah Joy on 06/04/2025
Thank you Taylor!
It was an honor to officiate your beautiful wedding. I loved being arou...
nd all of your friends and family. I also enjoyed having the opportunity to give some helpful tips and insights for your wedding day during the rehearsal. I'm so glad I could make such lifelong memories with you two!
Thanks again for choosing Wah Joy and may you and Anna have a wonderful married life together.
Taryn T
5.0
4/21/2025
Walter was the absolute best to work with! When I was stressed about all the wedding planning to be done, his cheerful attitude lifted my spirits and erased any doubts. I was looki...
ng for an Officiant who didn't do any specific religion, seeing as my partner and I aren't religious. The first question he asked us was what type of script we wanted, whether it was religious or non-religoius. He was such a help while planning helping us understand the timing of things. I have a chaotic family, so when the day came for our rehearsal and wedding, he took charge and moved us in the direction we needed to go in a timely manner! I recommend booking Walter and his crew wholeheartedly!
Response from Wah Joy on 04/23/2025
Thank you so much Taryn!
I'm so glad I could ease your stress and make your wedding day e...
xactly how you wanted it.
I loved being with all of your friends and family during the rehearsal. And it was a joy directing it too, along with Zackary's mother. I enjoy working together as a team and your family and friends all pulled together to make your day so special. This is what makes these experiences so meaningful and memorable.
It was also an honor and a pleasure to have been your officiant. I'm grateful that you two chose me to come to Preston, MO for your wedding.
May you and Zackary have the most abundant married life together! Thank you again for choosing Wah Joy.
Sarah D
5.0
3/24/2025
Walter was amazing to work with! As a couple who does not belong to a specific church, we wanted to find an officiant who would get to know us and be a special part of our day. We ...
wanted to go through premarital counseling to deepen our understanding of each other, become better at communicating, and discuss what we want as a couple in the future. Walter took the time to get to know us and invested in us as a couple, and by the time of our wedding, he felt like family! He was very organized and professional in his approach to our counseling sessions, and he provided tons of resources for us. Walter also helped us customize our ceremony and provided many different options for us to choose from, which was incredible! I felt like our ceremony was a true reflection of the couple we are. Walter's communication was always prompt, clear, and warm. He cares deeply for the couples he works with. I cannot recommend him more highly!
Response from Wah Joy on 04/01/2025
Sarah, thank you so much for this amazing and thorough review!
I really enjoyed and appr...
eciated my time with you two during our premarital counseling sessions. I was so impressed with both of your abilities to receive, implement and utilize the tools to your benefit so well. The growth you two had in just a few short months spoke to your willingness to truly practice the skills that will provide the means to longevity and continuity in your marriage together.
I also loved being around all of your friends and family during the rehearsal, as well as, the wedding. I did feel like family! The support and love they all shared for you two was very palpable.
Your wedding ceremony was so meaningful to the both of you, it was an honor to have the opportunity to not only officiate the wedding, but to experience the true deep love you two have for one another.
Thank you so much for choosing Wah Joy for your memorable day! May you and Ben have the greatest married life together! I look forward to see how your future unfolds.
Sarah B
5.0
12/24/2024
We had the pleasure of working with Walter for our wedding on 12/21/2024, he was an absolute dream to work with! His speech was beautiful, and his communication was stellar through...
out the entire process. He fit right in with the rest of the bridal party and by the end of the night he was part of the family. We loved working with Walter!!
Response from Wah Joy on 12/30/2024
Thank you Sarah!
I had an amazing time at your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. I felt lik...
e family right from the start! It was also an honor to officiate your beautiful wedding.
It's always such a joy to create lasting and meaningful memories for the couple's as well as everyone included.
May you and Chris have the happiest married life together.
Thanks again for choosing Wah Joy!
Alexandra M
5.0
11/04/2024
We were in need of a new officiant 5 days before our wedding and we weren’t disappointed with our choice of using Walter! We had compliments from our guests of his humor and person...
ality and he made us feel so comfortable during a time of worry with needing to find someone new right away. We couldn’t recommend him enough!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/04/2024
Thank you Ali!
I’m so glad you reached out to me and I was available. Everything happens ...
for a reason and I believe this was Divine, since that weekend was completely open and usually I’m booked!
You and Tyler’s amazing attitudes and genuine connection really made it easy for me to connect with you two and officiate your wedding with joy, heartwarming laughter and sincerity.
I’m so glad Wah Joy made your wedding day go smoothly, relieve any stress or worry and provide the ceremony you two deserved.
May your marriage be blessed with happiness and prosperity!
Amanda C
5.0
10/30/2024
My now husband and I needed an officiant for our recent wedding, so our venue gave us Walter's name as a suggestion to try. We reached out and set up a call (planning an out-of-tow...
n wedding) and from our first conversation with him, we knew we would ask him to be our officiant. He was personable, informative, and easy to talk to. He answered our questions clearly and he made us feel at ease through the conversation, so we set up a time to meet with him in person to discuss what we wanted from an officiant.
When we met him at a coffee shop while we were in town, it felt like we'd known him for years. He has a warmth about him and truly cared about making our wedding memorable.
We emailed and texted a few times between our in-person meeting and the actual wedding day and his response time was fantastic. I never once felt like we were left stranded or trying to figure stuff out ourselves. He made himself available for us!
The day of the wedding went smoothly as well - he has a voice suited for public speaking and I received compliments from my family about what a wonderful job he did for us. He is polished, clear, detail-oriented, and 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/31/2024
Wow! What an incredible review!!! I’m truly honored. This has to be one of the most though...
tful and thorough reviews I have ever received. Thank you so much!
I enjoyed every minute of our discussions and time together. It was such a joy to be a part of your lives for a moment and to create memories that will last a lifetime.
I’m glad I was recommended to you two and I’m so grateful that you decided to choose Wah Joy for your wedding day.
May you and Danny have the most wonderful married life together!
Caroline C
5.0
10/08/2024
Brandon was a great officiant! We would recommend him for anyone!
Response from Wah Joy on 10/09/2024
Thank you Caroline!
Yes! Brandon is fantastic. I’m so glad he got to make your day memora...
ble.
May you and Clay have an amazing married life together.
Jessica W
5.0
9/18/2024
Walter was amazing! He helped us write our script and was super easy to work with! I highly recommend him as an officiant!
Response from Wah Joy on 09/19/2024
Thank you for your support Jessica!
I’m so happy that we could create the ceremony that y...
ou and Nick wanted. Thanks for choosing Wah Joy to make your wedding day memorable.
Have a amazing married life together!
Julia S
5.0
8/11/2024
Walter was amazing!!! We had guests commenting on how beautiful the ceremony was all night. We even had several couples tell us that his script made them want to renew their vows b...
ecause it was so beautiful. He took time to get to know us and made the planning process fun as well! We are so grateful to him for leading such a lovely, emotional but lighthearted ceremony!
Response from Wah Joy on 08/12/2024
Thank you Julia for such a heartfelt review!
It was such a joy to officiate you and Jacks...
on’s wedding. The love filled the air that day and it definitely reflected in your ceremony as well.
I’m so glad I could be your officiant and help create lasting memories for you two and everyone else involved.
Thank you for choosing Wah Joy wedding officiant services.
Jadyn O
5.0
5/27/2024
Walter was wonderful, and fit into our circle with ease. We appreciated his professionalism and expertise.
Response from Wah Joy on 06/10/2024
Thank you Jadyn! It was a pleasure spending time with your family and friends during the r...
ehearsal. It was also an honor to officiate your beautiful wedding. I also appreciated the custom pens, that was an amazing gift!
May you and Jude have the happiest life together! I’m glad you chose Wah Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Makenzie K
5.0
10/29/2023
Walter is such a pro! If you need someone who knows what they’re doing and can handle anything that’s thrown at them, he’s your guy. We liked that from the beginning, he got to kno...
w us and afterward, he helped us find the perfect ceremony script to fit us.
Response from Wah Joy on 11/02/2023
Thank you Makenzie!
It was a pleasure getting to know you two and to officiate your amazi...
ng wedding!
I’m glad we could co-create the perfect script for your special day.
May you and Chris have a long and healthy marriage together!
Thank you for choosing Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Hayley S
5.0
10/17/2023
Very nice, professional. A joy to have a part of our ceremony and reception!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/02/2023
Thank you Hayley!
It was pleasure meeting your family and friends during the rehearsal di...
nner. Not to mention officiating your beautiful wedding.
May you and Rebecca enjoy a lifetime of joy and happiness together in your marriage!
Thank you for choosing Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Morgan T
5.0
9/05/2023
Walter took absolutely excellent care of us during our wedding. His ceremony was absolutely beautiful, heartfelt and so customized to us as a couple. There's no way a better bang f...
or your buck exists in the Kansas City wedding space! Book him now, I promise you won't regret it!
Response from Wah Joy on 09/06/2023
Thank you Morgan!
Co-creating your amazing wedding script and officiating your ceremony w...
as a delight!
It was a pleasure getting to spend time with your family and friends. You two have so much love and support for your marriage.
May you and Joshua have a wonderful life together!
Walter
Allyson S
5.0
9/02/2023
We are incredibly grateful to Walter for officiating our wedding on August 5th, 2023. His kindness and unwavering support for our relationship were truly remarkable. The premarital...
counseling sessions with him were invaluable, and we eagerly anticipated our calls and visits with Walter leading up to our big day. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our wedding was flawless gave us utmost confidence. Walter played a pivotal role in making our special day unforgettable. Thank you, Walter, for being a part of our journey and making our wedding day perfect!
Response from Wah Joy on 09/04/2023
Allyson, thank you for this wonderful review!
It was a pleasure getting to know you two, ...
your family and friends. I felt right at home with everyone.
It was an honor to provide pre-martial counseling for you and Zachary, as well as co-creating your ceremony script and officiating your wedding.
May you two have a long, happy, healthy and prosperous marriage together!
Walter
Kristi H
5.0
7/16/2023
Walter was an immense pleasure to work with. He quickly became a friend of our family. I was able to customize our entire script as Walter helped guide me through the process and u...
ltimately created a one of a kind ceremony perfect for my husband and I. Thank you for everything Walter!
Response from Wah Joy on 07/30/2023
Thank you Kristi for your amazing review! It was a pleasure working with you and Adam and ...
an honor to officiate such a creative wedding. I loved that you wanted to pick out my outfit for your wedding, it was quite dapper. It was also a joy to spend time with your family. I hope you and Adam have an amazing married life together! Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Hannah N
5.0
6/28/2023
Walter was very helpful and respectful throughout the whole process! Very flexible with what we wanted. He made our ceremony wonderful!
Response from Wah Joy on 06/29/2023
Thank you for your review Hannah! I’m so glad I had the opportunity to officiate your beau...
tiful wedding. I hope you and Kyle have the most wonderful life together. Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Anna M
5.0
5/21/2023
Walter was wonderful to work with and easy to get along with, he made a personal script for our ceremony that was beautiful and heartfelt that we will cherish forever!! Thanks for...
everything Walter!!
Response from Wah Joy on 06/07/2023
It was my pleasure Anna! Thank you for such a wonderful review.
I enjoyed creating your s...
cript and officiating your wedding. May you and Rusty have an amazing married life together!
Thanks for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Kim W
5.0
12/24/2022
Walter was so awesome to work with. Neither of us is religious and we wanted a more casual script and he made that happen! He was super flexible with meeting with us and his commun...
ication is outstanding!
We had multiple guests tell us how great he was and how he made our ceremony entertaining!
Highly recommend Walter! He’s awesome!!
Response from Wah Joy on 01/12/2023
Thank you Kimberly for your awesome review!
It was a pleasure getting to know you two, pr...
oviding premarital counseling and officiating your wedding ceremony!
I hope you and Anthony have an amazing life together.
Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Kimberly B
5.0
12/20/2022
Walter was wonderful to work with. He was professional and helped us write the perfect ceremony script for us. He was also so friendly and easy to get a long with. Thanks you Walte...
r for being there on our special day!
Response from Wah Joy on 01/12/2023
Thank you Kimberly for your amazing review!
I’m so honored to have created your desired w...
edding script and officiated your ceremony.
I hope you and Garrett have a happy, long and abundant life together. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Pieper!
Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Paige V
5.0
11/18/2022
My husband and I enjoyed working with Walter SO much. If you choose to do pre-martial sessions with him you will not regret it. He gave us amazing advice and guidance not only for...
during the process of getting married but that we'll use throughout our marriage. It was important to us to have a ceremony that felt personal to us and Walter helped us create that. I got so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. I cannot recommend him enough!!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/24/2022
Thank you Paige for your kind words.
I was extremely impressed with you and your husband...
’s willingness to implement the suggestions given during our pre-martial sessions. Also, how quickly you two grew in your relationship from applying those suggestions!
I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to co-create the desired wedding ceremony for you two and officiate it.
It was a pleasure getting to know you both and meeting your friends and family. I truly felt like family amidst it all.
Have a fabulous married life! Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Bridget V
5.0
11/01/2022
Walter was very thoughtful and focused on the details of our ceremony. He was easy to work with and prompt. We enjoyed working with him!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/07/2022
Thank you Bridget!
You two were a pleasure to work with too. It was a joy officiating you...
r wedding, meeting your friends and family and having such a beautiful October day in Kansas City.
May your marriage be continually blessed with happiness and abundance!
Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Justin E
5.0
10/22/2022
Very enthusiastic and engaged with us. Planning the ceremony and script was easy and Walter provides several ideas, scripts beforehand for ideas. Consoling sessions were well worth...
it prior to the wedding.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/25/2022
Thank you Justin for your wonderful review!
It was a pleasure providing marriage counseli...
ng and officiating your wedding. I’m grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to provide such service for you and Zebida. I hope you two had an awesome time during your honeymoon and plan on enjoying the rest of your married life together. Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services!
Sara T
5.0
10/18/2022
I cannot say enough positive things about Walter. If I had to describe him in one word, it would be "joyous." Walter offered lots of great example scripts for us to try and plan ou...
r ceremony, he was accommodating of any questions and requests we had, and he helped practice our rehearsal with the wedding party the evening before. Many of our wedding guests commented on how great Walter was during our ceremony. Would recommend to anyone.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/25/2022
Thank you Sara for this amazing review!
I’m so thankful to have been your officiant for y...
our beautiful wedding day. It was a pleasure to marry you and Jerrod and to have the opportunity to meet many of your close friends and family.
May you two have the greatest married life together!
Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
anonymous u
5.0
10/17/2022
Walter is amazing. 10/10 starts for everything if I could. Book Walter! Very professional, kind, person. Really tries to connect with bride and groom! Family loved him! My only re...
gret is not getting a picture of Walter and my husband and I.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/25/2022
Thank you Jesi for this awesome review!
I’m happy and honored that I had the opportunity ...
to marry you and Lee! I really enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with your friends and family. It turned out to be the perfect day!
May your married life be filled with joy and many blessings.
Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services.
Corin H
5.0
9/29/2022
Walter was fantastic to work with. He was easy going and highly flexible when it came to discussing ceremony options and details. He was timely for our rehearsal dinner and spoke c...
learly and confidently during our ceremony. Overall a wonderful human being and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a relaxed and friendly officiant.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/09/2022
Thank you for your wonderful review Corin!
I had an amazing time getting to know you, yo...
ur husband Daniel and friends and family.
The love you two share for one another is very palpable! Thank you for choosing me to officiate your wedding.
I’m also very happy that your mother loved me as well!
Have an awesome married life!
Kayla S
5.0
6/24/2022
Walter was the perfect officiant for my husband and I! He went above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted it. He’s extremely down to earth and so much fun. E...
very time we talked with him we felt he truly wanted to get to know us as a couple. All of our guests commented on how awesome he was and how he was the perfect choice for us! Highly highly recommend!!
Response from Wah Joy on 06/30/2022
Thank you for your amazing review Kayla! I really appreciated having the opportunity to of...
ficiate your and Michael’s wedding. It was also wonderful talking with the both of you over tea and coffee and getting to know each other. May you two have a happy, long and healthy marriage together!
Monica R
5.0
6/10/2022
Walter was just what we were looking for in an officiant! He helped us create a personalized ceremony and did a fantastic job day of. He takes the time to get to know you as a coup...
le and offers multiple packages to accommodate your needs.
Response from Wah Joy on 06/19/2022
Thank you for such a wonderful review!
It was a pleasure and an honor to officiate your ...
beautiful wedding. I’m especially thankful for not having to wear a tie and getting to play cornhole after the ceremony!
However, most of all, being able to join together such a lovely couple. Have a happy, long and wonderful life together.
Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy wedding officiant services for your special day.
Tianna T
5.0
12/03/2021
We are so thankful to have had Walter as one of our amazing wedding vendors. The package offering of counseling is what completely sold us for his services. The counseling sessions...
were insightful, challenging, inspiring and honestly quite a bit of fun.
As far as services as an officiant Walter was prepared with several templates and after getting to know us a bit more in depth was able to provide us suggestions that led to our beautiful and personal wedding ceremony. Day of Walter was prompt and sharp in attire and expertly handled our day and marriage license filling! We are very grateful to have had his services and highly recommend to any looking!
Response from Wah Joy on 12/06/2021
Thank you for such an amazing, thoughtful and thorough review!
Getting to know you and ...
Michael has been such a joy. I have really appreciated our times together during the counseling sessions and being in your company, I never felt like a stranger.
I’m so glad I was able to accommodate your wedding needs and to be your officiant for your beautiful wedding ceremony. I hope you two have a happy and wonderful married life together forever!
Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Hannah A
5.0
11/14/2021
Walter is awesome!!! He took time to get to know my husband and I before our wedding and he also helped us personalize our wedding ceremony. He is professional and friendly and he ...
did such an amazing job officiating our wedding! I would recommend Walter to anyone who is looking for an officiant, you will not be disappointed!
Response from Wah Joy on 11/15/2021
Thank you Hannah for such an amazing review! I loved getting to know you two, co-creating...
your ceremony script and officiating your wedding. You two were a lot of fun and I felt completely embraced by everyone at your wedding. Thank you again for choosing Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Lori M
5.0
10/13/2021
We had the best experience! Working with Walter was so easy and even fun. He took the time to get to know us and was open to our suggestions and was even willing to perform some Pr...
incess Bride lines for our ceremony.
Walter was super easy going and we spent so much time laughing with him as we planned out our ceremony. He was always on time and took the time to get to know our friends and family as well.
I HIGHLY recommend him as he really did make our wedding uniquely ours.
Response from Wah Joy on 10/13/2021
Thank you for such an amazing review Lori! I enjoyed the entire process with the both of ...
you, getting to meet your son, family, friends and dogs.
I truly appreciate the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone to perform the opening of the wedding scene of the Princess Bride for you two. I’m so glad I could make your special day so enjoyable.
Thank you again for choosing me at Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Erica W
5.0
10/11/2021
Walter was great! He is incredibly friendly and so easy to talk to. He made the process of picking vows that fit us very easy!
Response from Wah Joy on 10/11/2021
Thank you Erica for your wonderful review! It was an honor and a pleasure to officiate yo...
ur wedding ceremony and co-create a script that suits you two the best! Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy for your wedding officiant services.
Ted A
5.0
8/27/2021
Walter was engaged, interested and took the time to get to know us. He explained the whole process and allowed us to make it our own. His genuine desire to ensure our ceremony was...
everything we wanted. It was perfect.
Response from Wah Joy on 08/27/2021
Thank you for your wonderful review Ted! I’m glad to have officiated you and Jennie’s wed...
ding. It was also an honor to co-create such an amazing authentic ceremony script for you two and your family. Thanks again for choosing Wah-Joy for your special day!
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