We're looking forward to celebrating our special day with you!

March 8, 2024

Piedmont, CA

Shiela Marie & Azeem Zakiyy

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Wedding Party

Shiela Marie Rea de Leon

Bride

Azeem Zakiyy Ward

Groom

Czarina de Leon

Maid of Honor

Czarina is Shiela's Older sister. Growing up they're relationship continued to blossom to what it is today- honest, true, and real. They constantly help each other out through it all. One of Shiela's favorite things about her older sister is that she is her FOREVER FRIEND.

Justin Steinmann

Best Man

Justin Walker Steinmann and Azeem were roommates at UCSB. After motorbiking and country songs they became great friends.

Ana Bulaoro

Maid of Honor

Ana and Shiela became friends during college, Shiela's second year to be in fact! They bonded during their time working at Starbucks. Ana and Shiela already knew that this friendship would be long lasting through their laughs & random last minute adventures.

Alim Hussain

Groomsman

Azeem and Alim go way back, 23 years. As brothers growing up, they have continued to support each other through thick and thin.

Jamie Avelino

Bridesmaid

Jamie became a real close friend of Shiela in a short period of time! They shared so many laughs and tears as they opened up about their lives. Fun fact: they were coworkers for 1.5 months & meet through Kriszel. It feels like they knew each other for years!

Adriano Tecson

Groomsman

Adriano and Azeem met kindergarten, but Azeem has trouble remembering. They became close in high school through music.

Keona Harris

Bridesmaid

Keona and Shiela meet during work. Shiela was training Keona on the job and saw that Shiela had a bible devotion book from that moment they shared an instant connection- Loving the Lord. Keona even help Shiela find her church home. Which would be the place Azeem and Shiela met!

Saminder Singh

Groomsman

Saminder and Azeem grew as brothers in high school. With Saminder on the trombone and Azeem on the Flute, they were unstoppable.

Kriszel Ramos

Bridesmaid

Kriszel was a friend of Shiela in Highschool but grew closer in college. Shiela and Kriszel were even in the same sorority- AKO. They continued to share LOYALTY & WISDOM to each other through their walk and encourage eachother to strive for God's best. Ultimately becoming sisters in Christ.

Robert Figueroa

Groomsman

Robert and Azeem met in high school through music. They both have become Band Directors in their profession and continue to support one another as colleagues.

Joy Ghansa

Bridesmaid

Joy and Shiela's bond started in a small group through their church- EDEN! They enjoyed each other's company and have the same sense of humor. They instantly got along as they bonded over Jesus, Carebears, and Hello Kitty! Joy continuously helps Shiela in singing and just worshipping the Lord.

Rajiv Kumar

Groomsman

A mentor and brother, Rajiv and Azeem grew together over cups of tea and conversations. They spent years together worshipping at the same church.

Abigail Johnson

Bridesmaid

Abby actually knew of Shiela before they meet as Azeem shared he was interested in her. When they meet they bonded over exercise, beautification, and their love for community and Jesus! Shiela loves coming over to play with Abby's twin boys and is a huge mentor when it comes to marriage advice.