St. Louis Wedding Officiants for a Truly Unforgettable & Joyous Ceremony

Crafting just the right ceremony for your enduring love near St. Louis.

Let your wedding vows and ceremony showcase your individuality and symbolize your commitment to one another. Together, we’ll design a moment in time that creates lasting memories for you and your loved ones. Plus, we’ll officiate your wedding—just the way you envision it.

Your ceremony, your way

Let’s create wedding vows that truly honor your relationship. Explore our templates to discover your ideal style, and we’ll customize it with your unique expressions of love, meaningful readings, and cherished traditions. Want to include your guests and their well wishes? The choice is entirely yours!

Enjoy writing your wedding vows

Let’s make designing your personalized wedding ceremony a fun and meaningful experience. After our initial consultation, we’ll help you discover your ideal ceremony style and work with you to craft vows that reflect your love story.

Show your love and joy with personalized wedding vows

As the founder of Wah Joy, I approached officiating weddings with some hesitation. Guiding two people to unite through their words and unique expressions is a deeply meaningful responsibility. However, I discovered a true sense of purpose in helping couples create their perfect St. Louis wedding ceremony and sharing in the love and joy they bring to their families and friends.

“Walter took absolutely excellent care of us during our wedding. His ceremony was absolutely beautiful, heartfelt and so customized to us as a couple.” – Morgan T.

Cassie Korte

Associate Wedding Officiant

“My wife and I used Wah Joy’s officiating services for our wedding ceremony and we could not be more pleased!” – Cole Y.

Joe Pecaut

Associate Wedding Officiant

“The Ceremony felt very personal and friendly. We are glad we chose Wah Joy, they really helped make our day special.” – Kaitlyn N.

Tips for planning your St. Louis wedding ceremony

To obtain a marriage license in St. Louis, MO, visit the Recorder of Deeds Office in person. If your ceremony is in St. Louis City, apply at the city office; for ceremonies in St. Louis County, apply at the county office. Both parties must bring valid government-issued photo IDs and pay a fee (around $50, depending on the location).

Missouri marriage licenses have no waiting period and are valid immediately upon issuance, with a validity of 30 days. Be sure to check with the appropriate office for any specific requirements or updates before applying.

As long as the state recognizes that the individual has the proper ordination (which also includes online programs), it’s legal. But it may not be in your best interest. Your friend or family member may not be comfortable speaking in front of people and have the ability to go with the flow.

A professional St. Louis wedding officiant will carefully prepare and execute your ceremony in a way that brings everyone together. And with Wah Joy, you can rest assured that you’ll always have a backup officiant waiting in the wings.

In addition to the greater St. Louis area, Wah Joy is also available as Springfield officiants and Kansas City officiants for wedding ceremonies.

Select the officiating package that’s right for you

Whether it’s just “the necessities” or you want to use this time for some premarital counseling as well, we have the right package for you. And whatever the ceremony style, your Wah Joy officiant has the experience to handle any last minute changes.

The Necessities

Perfect for elopements!

  • Initial consultation
  • Customized ceremony script
  • Officiant
  • Signing/filing marriage license
  • Lead Officiant Fee: $500
    Associate Officiant Fee: $400

Simple & Sweet

Includes a rehearsal to get it just right!

  • Initial consultation
  • Customized ceremony script
  • Officiant
  • Signing/filing marriage license
  • Ceremony finalization meeting
  • Wedding ceremony rehearsal
  • Lead Officiant Fee: $650
    Associate Officiant Fee: $550

Uplift Your Ceremony & Marriage

Include insightful marriage counseling.

  • Initial consultation
  • Customized ceremony script
  • Officiant
  • Signing/filing marriage license
  • Ceremony finalization meeting
  • Wedding ceremony rehearsal

  • (2) couple’s counseling session

  • $1000

Ceremony Blessings, Joyous Future

The personalized package is for couples who, along with a meaningful ceremony, want to develop loving understanding and relationship skills to last a lifetime.

  • Initial consultation
  • Customized ceremony script
  • Officiant
  • Signing/filing marriage license
  • Ceremony finalization meeting
  • Wedding ceremony rehearsal

  • (3) couple’s counseling sessions

  • (2) individual counseling sessions

  • $1500

We look forward to uniting you and your beloved, hand-in-hand, on this special occasion! Let’s connect and create a personalized wedding ceremony that blends the style, traditions, stories, and sentiments that joyfully signify your love.

Wah Joy Wedding Officiants Celebrating Love

Wedding Details:

  • Newlyweds – Zackary and Taryn
  • Officiant – Walter Hrycaj
  • Venue – Weathered Wisdom Barn,LLC (Missouri)

Wedding Details:

  • Newlyweds – Bryan and Amna
  • Officiant – Walter Hrycaj
  • Venue – Loose Mansion (Missouri)

Wedding Details:

  • Newlyweds – Treston and Abby
  • Officiant – Walter Hrycaj
  • Venue – Countryside Chalet (Kansas)
  • Photo Credit – Hannah Swanson

“Walter was the best officiant we could ask for! He provided multiple choices for our script, was very accommodating with our needs, and affordable. So glad we had him!”

Kaitlin H

“He took the time to truly get to know us and identify what we wanted and what would make our day even more special. And he was prepared in every way.”

Takeylia R

“Walter explained the whole process and allowed us to make it our own. His genuine desire was to ensure our ceremony was everything we wanted. It was perfect.”

Ted A

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Springfield, MO Wedding Officiants

Start by choosing an officiant who listens, understands your vision, and helps you feel at ease. Wah Joy’s St. Louis officiants are trained to guide you through personalized scripts, vow writing, and meaningful ceremony planning, ensuring every word reflects your love story.

Yes! Whether you’re writing your own vows from scratch or adapting one of our templates, we’ll help you create something heartfelt and authentic. Our process makes writing your vows feel fun, not stressful.

We offer four officiating packages for St. Louis couples:

  • The Necessities – for elopements and simple weddings
  • Simple & Sweet – includes a rehearsal and planning meeting
  • Uplift Your Ceremony & Marriage – adds couples counseling
  • Ceremony Blessings, Joyous Future – includes individual and post-wedding sessions

Each one is tailored to your ceremony needs and relationship goals.

Yes. Our Necessities package is ideal for elopements or intimate ceremonies. It includes a custom script, licensed officiant, and marriage license filing—everything you need to say “I do” with intention.

In addition to weddings in St. Louis, we serve surrounding areas like Chesterfield, Clayton, Kirkwood, St. Charles, and Metro East Illinois. We also officiate across Missouri and select parts of Southern Illinois and Northern Arkansas.

Yes, Wah Joy proudly officiates weddings for couples of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities—including LGBTQ+ couples. Every ceremony is customized with compassion, care, and respect for your values.

We recommend booking your officiant 3–6 months in advance, especially during peak wedding seasons in St. Louis. However, we do accommodate last-minute ceremonies when available—so don’t hesitate to reach out.