Sujata and Mark
A Cross-Continental Celebration: The Wedding of Sujata Datta and Mark Poulton
On April 12, 2025, Sujata Datta and Mark Poulton were married in a vibrant celebration at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal in Orlando, Florida. With 130 guests in attendance, the wedding brought together family and friends from across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The couple now lives in Baltimore, but they chose Orlando because Sujata’s parents live there and April offered warm, inviting weather for loved ones traveling from abroad.
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Sujata, a 33 year old physician who goes by the nickname Jay, did not change her name after marriage. Mark, also 33, works as a project manager. Their journey began on Bumble with a memorable first date at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. “Our first date was at the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, we went for a walk outside since I had Covid,” Sujata recalls. For weeks afterward, busy schedules and separate vacations kept them apart, but Mark ensured the connection did not fade. “Mark says that during that month he specifically messaged me on Bumble once every 3 days so I wouldn’t forget him, but also so that I wouldn’t get annoyed by him.”
Their early dates were filled with lighthearted moments, from an attempted goodnight kiss that turned into a forehead peck to a shared outing to see Top Gun II, which Mark had secretly already watched. After six months, Mark said “I love you” first. Sujata, more cautious by nature, took a little longer but eventually reciprocated. When her work took her to Atlanta for a year, they navigated long distances, visiting nearly every month and speaking constantly. Two years into their relationship, shortly before Sujata moved back to Baltimore, Mark proposed in San Francisco at the start of a road trip to Los Angeles.
“Mark proposed to me in San Francisco right at the beginning of a week-long road trip,” Sujata shares. He had insisted on staying at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, where he led her to a viewpoint overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and asked her to marry him. “I was shocked. I honestly knew that he would propose at some point, but I assumed it would be a few months or even a year later.” She said yes, and they celebrated by calling their families, many of whom already knew about the plan.
Wedding festivities began with a Mehndi night at Sujata’s parents’ home. Colorful scarves decorated the sunroom, and guests enjoyed a make your own taco bar with margaritas and mojitos prepared by the bride. “Mark’s family got really into the mehndi, even the guys, two of his elderly uncles, had Welsh dragons on their hands.” The following day featured a Haldi ceremony and a rehearsal dinner in the hotel courtyard with an Italian buffet and open bar.
For the wedding day, the couple hired Fierce Events for a day of coordination. “Having Sasha and Rochelle there was absolutely amazing and we could not have done the wedding and reception without them,” Sujata says. The team handled everything seamlessly, from vendor coordination to last minute changes.
The ceremony and reception both took place at the Doubletree. The celebration blended Indian traditions with Western elements, reflecting their shared cultures and personalities. The next day, many guests gathered by the hotel pool to continue the festivities in a relaxed setting. The couple’s wedding website, https://withjoy.com/sujata-and-mark/welcome, offers a glimpse into their journey and celebration.
