Welcome Kit and congratulations on your upcoming marriage. I hope Denise sees your post and can weigh in.

I'd take my chances the property would do a complimentary upgrade if you're in their elite version of the frequent guest club. That said, I found intercontinental was less flexible with space available upgrades than hyatt or marriott when it came to stays at their hotels, but I don't travel enough to make it a blanket statement. Cheers, Anne