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Walter Hrycaj
Walter Hrycaj
Owner/Lead Officiant

8 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Wah Joy is a professional and reliable wedding officiant service located in the Midwest region (Kansas and Missouri). Specifically, Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and the surrounding areas (including southern Illinois and northern Arkansas).

Owner Walter and his team of friendly officiants work closely with their couples to craft custom, bespoke ceremonies that celebrate your love story. We would be honored to help you add personal touches to heartfelt vows and a ceremony you and your beloved will always remember.

Services Offered

Whether you dream of a traditional occasion or want to incorporate unique traditions into your big day, Wah Joy will weave plenty of knowledge and creativity to bring your dream celebration to life. Walter and his team will ensure everything flows together perfectly, including music, readings from guests, and bonding rituals. Wah Joy offers officiating services for non-religious, interfaith, and religious couples. Ceremony rehearsals and counseling services are also available.

NEW SERVICE OPTION LAUNCHED June 2025

Wah Joy is thrilled to introduce our new Elopement & Micro-Wedding service, launching at our elegant and spacious venue in Shawnee, Kansas. Designed for intimate gatherings with unforgettable touches, our service brings together local professionals to create a seamless, high-value experience for couples who want to say "I do" with style, simplicity, and heart!

Whats Included In Our Packages (3 Variations):

  • Venue (10 AM–3:30 PM, Offered For 60 Minutes Per Wedding) (16623 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217)

  • Baseline Décor by a Professional Decorator (Cynamon Graves-Gilyard // Cyntimental Events)

  • Wedding Officiant (Wah Joy Officiants)

  • Professional Photographer (Hannah Swanson // HMS Photography)

  • Desserts by Mahalo Mornings (Package 2 and 3 only) (Madison Moore)

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$100

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AR
KS
MO

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

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Walter from Wah Joy received high praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating at various weddings. Described as personable, adaptable, and professional, Walter brought warmth, joy, and a customized touch to each ceremony. Couples appreciated his attention to detail, prompt communication, and the ease of personalizing their ceremony scripts with his help. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, ability to engage guests, and overall positive impact on their special day, recommending Walter as an officiant for a memorable and personalized wedding experience.

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Walter from Wah Joy received high praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating at various weddings. Described as personable, adaptable, and professional, Walter brought warmth, joy, and a customized touch to each ceremony. Couples appreciated his attention to detail, prompt communication, and the ease of personalizing their ceremony scripts with his help. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, ability to engage guests, and overall positive impact on their special day, recommending Walter as an officiant for a memorable and personalized wedding experience.

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Shyanne Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further for the top officiant

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 to 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!
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Kody Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Walter was awesome!

Walter was amazing! He made our elopement wedding feel special! He was very professional and responded quickly to any questions we had. He was easy going and took the time to get to know us, he made sure we had everything we needed for our big day!
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Miranda Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved our officiant Zack!

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.
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Kelsey Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Walter was amazing!

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!
April
April Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

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 and 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.
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Tyger Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

STOP!! You’ve found your officient!

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 the 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
Tony
Tony Sent on 08/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant

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.
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Oryan Sent on 08/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Way Joy - Walter (Officiant)

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
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Emma Sent on 07/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Officiant Review

Highly recommend using Walter as your officiant! He was super easy to work with and very personable. You are able to customize your script and give him specific details on how you want your ceremony to go. He did an amazing job delivering and so many of our guests told us how beautiful the ceremony was!
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Sophia Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June 29 2025

Walter is an amazing human being and we loved having him as our wedding officiant!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Team

Walter Hrycaj
Walter Hrycaj
Owner/Lead Officiant
Brandon Cooper
Brandon Cooper
Ordained Minister
Zack Busch
Zack Busch
Ordained Minister
Ebony Mitchell
Ebony Mitchell
Ordained Minister
Ryan Kuhnert
Ryan Kuhnert
Ordained Minister
Erick Palafox
Erick Palafox
Ordained Minister
Cassie Korte
Cassie Korte
Ordained Minister
Joe Pecaut
Joe Pecaut
Ordained Minister

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