Questions to ask the venue people

I found these questions from this site helpful and will use them when getting the venue contract

1. What dates are available in the month I’m considering?
2. How many people can this location accommodate?
3. What is the rental fee and what is included in that price? Is there a discount for booking an off-season date or on Sunday through Friday?
4. How much is the deposit, when is it due, and is it refundable? What’s the payment plan for the entire bill?
5. Can I hold my ceremony here, too? Is there an additional charge? Is the ceremony site close to the reception site? Is there a bride’s changing area? How much time is allocated for the rehearsal?
6. What’s your weather contingency plan for outdoor spaces?
7. How long will I have use of the event space(s) I reserve? Is there an overtime fee if I stay longer? Is there a minimum or maximum rental time?
8. How much time will I have for décor setup? Does the venue provide assistance getting gifts or décor back to a designated car, hotel room, etc. after the event has concluded?
9. Are there restrictions on what kind of music I can play, or a time by which the music must end? Can the venue accommodate a DJ or live band? TIP: Check where the outlets are located in your event space, because that will help you figure out where the band can set up, and where other vendors can hook up their equipment. You don’t want the head table to block the only outlet in the room.
10. Is there parking on site? If so, is it complimentary? 
11. How many restrooms are there? 
12. Do you offer on-site coordination? If so, what services are included and is there an additional charge for them? Will the coordinator supervise day-of? How much assistance can I get with the setup/décor?
13. What security services do you offer? Do I need to hire my own security guards, or does the site hire them or have them on staff? TIP: In general, you should have 2 security guards for the first 100 guests and 1 more for every additional 100 guests.