As in a traditional religious service wedding music can play an important role in a civil ceremony, imparting a sense of occasion and an appropriate level of balance with a solemn expression of the joy of the event as a celebration.
Key points of the ceremony
The three most important points during the ceremony where music can play a role are the same as for a religious service, viz. the bridal procession, the signing of registration and withdrawal from, when the newlyweds are greeted by your guests. Music can also be used to create a welcoming your guests arrive and settle themselves before the ceremony begins, and again after the recessional, when the entire wedding party usually moves at a different room (or outdoors in a climate favorable) for photographs and a champagne reception.
Proper Music Style
You may be in the fortunate position of being able to use the services of family members or friends who can play musical instruments or sing in their wedding ceremony, otherwise you will be hiring. Think carefully about what style of music you want - classical (harpist, pianist or a string quartet, for example), jazz and folk (guitar / voice recorder, for example) or a modern language more popular. Especially if you are bringing in professional musicians, they ask to stay and play for the entertainment of his guests during the drinks reception, or even for the wedding breakfast traditionally follows.