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Love Is On Time

Wayne Haywood

and

Shawndrika Cook

Wayne Haywood

and

Shawndrika Cook

#cookgoeshaywood

August 30, 2025

Hattiesburg, MS
41 days41 d10 hours10 h28 minutes28 min13 seconds13 s

Her Side

Thanks Toya

So, this is my side of how we met. If you ask Wayne he will tell you differently. So, I was at my sister/cousin's parent's house at a family gathering, in the house minding my business. Wayne comes in to play catch-up with Toya (the sister/cousin). During their conversation, they start to talk about mental health. I was watching TV with the kids when Toya said my name and told Wayne that I could be a great resource in helping find a counselor. Because I am all about mental health and black men, I totally agree with the assignment. I gave Wayne my business card and told him to call me. Of course, he did not call me, I called him. At the time he was in Alaska on a job assignment and I wanted to make sure that he got there ok and when he wanted to start his counseling, so I could find someone for him. He then said he had found his counselor... me. From that day forward we started talking and texting each other and the rest is history.

His Side

Thanks Toya

So, I was a stripper at Shawndrika's (sister/cousin's ) birthday party and she tipped the most, so I had to get her number to get more singles. LOL!! The Real Story No, honestly I was at my best friend's parents' house when I was talking to his sister about some things and she told me that Shawndrika was a therapist. She called her over and asked if Shawndrika could help me find a therapist. Shawndrika said yes. She called me to ask me what I was looking for in a therapist and I told her... Her.... and the rest is history.

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Schedule

Saturday, August 30, 2025

CookgoesHaywood

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Venue at Sycamore Oaks
1515 Florida Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

We are asking guest to wear earth tone dressy casual attire (accept for white, blue, and yellor red.ow (gold)) Earth tone colors can be cream, tan, brown, green,

Please dress in cool attire as it will still be hot in the south. We will be inside and the wedding and reception will be in the same place.

Love is in the Air

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We are asking guest to wear earth tone dressy casual attire.

This a brunch reception

Hotel and Airport Information

Hello there! We're glad you can join us at the Cook-Haywood wedding. We have created a room block with the Hilton Hotel which is about 10 minutes from the wedding venue and near the highway. It is easy to find. Here is the pricing for the various room types Suite: $169.00/night Double: $139.00/night Single: $129.00/night For those flying in. The nearest airport is Jackson, MS which is 1.5 hours from Hattisburg.

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

133 Plaza Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
 1-601-261-3770

Discount Code - 903

Registry

Your presence is all that we need during this life-changing moment. However, if you want to sow a seed here are several opportunities.
Honey Fund
We are super excited that you are willing to sow into us.

Memories, Connections, and Family

The kiss: Engagment photoshoot
Our first Thanksgiving together
How we communicate
A Day in Paradise
Trying to be the cute couple
Getting the Tea
A day on the beach in Hawaii
Pre Wedding Shenanigans with some of the Matrons of Honor

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