17 Modern Advent Wreath Ideas that are Beautiful and Meaningful!

17+ Modern Advent Wreath Ideas! New takes on the traditional Advent Wreath. Celebrate Christmas with a new tradition and make your own DIY Advent wreath.

A couple weeks ago I shared our new Christmas tradition, the Advent Wreath. Well, it might be new to our home, but it’s a centuries-old tradition in the Church. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be celebrated in a modern way. If you’re interested in having an Advent Wreath in your home, I think you’ll be inspired by these beautiful, modern, DIY Advent Wreaths.

If you’re asking yourself — “what is an Advent Wreath?” — check out this DIY Advent Wreath post. I explain the purpose of each candle, and provide you with a free printable that details the meaning of each item in the wreath.

Seeing all of these gorgeous takes on a classic Christmas tradition causes me to want to make a new Advent Wreath every year, right? So lovely. I’m especially attracted to the wreaths that use greenery and vintage items.

Which idea is your favorite?

Modern DIY Advent Wreath Ideas

An Advent Wreath in a Ring Mold, paired with nuts.

An Advent Candle centerpiece in canning jars.

Advent Candles surrounded by a strand of wooden beads.

Advent Candles placed into clay pots.

An Advent Wreath made with fresh greenery.

An Advent Candle centerpiece in a vintage tin, paired with apples.

Advent Candles placed in recycled tin cans.

An Advent Candle centerpiece marked with wooden stars.

An Advent Wreath in a vintage tin cake mold.

Advent Candles placed in glass bottles.

An Advent Wreath using white mugs and wire numbers.

An Advent Candle centerpiece in a log.

An Advent Wreath in tea cups.

An Advent Wreath made from concrete.

Advent Candles placed on a cake stand, paired with craft letters.

An Advent Candle display made with wooden blocks and number decals.

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Anne Wharff

Saturday 6th of November 2021

I'm not sure that you'll see this comment because this post is several years old. I love all of these ideas but I'm wondering why there are only four candles. A traditional advent wreath would have a fifth candle - the Christ candle to light on Christmas eve. Just curious. Thanks, Anne

Lora Green

Monday 8th of November 2021

Thanks, Anne! That is a great question, and I actually wondered the same when I made my own DIY Advent Wreath (https://craftivitydesigns.com/modern-advent-wreath/). What I found is that 4 candles are consistent in the historical accounts of the advent wreath, while the 5th is viewed as optional. That is primarily due to the fact that Advent ends on December 24th. Therefore, the Christ Candle (lit on Christmas Eve) is signifying the end of Advent, because Christ is born. Here are some more details about the history of the Advent wreath, if you are interested: https://www.nightofsilence.com/blog/2018/11/28/advent-wreath .

Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

Tuesday 29th of November 2016

These are some great ideas if you don't want to go so traditional. Love it! I know the first of advent is already passed.. I still need to decorate my copper pipe candle holder to make it look more like an advent wreath. Hehe Thanks for sharing the inspirations! XO! Vanessa

Kelly @ North Country Nest

Monday 28th of November 2016

Such lovely ideas! I've never made one before, but yours inspires me to try. Best, Kelly

craftivitydesigns@gmail.com

So many great ideas -- and many are simple :)

Sarah

So many great ideas. I love the one with fresh greenery! We get our advent wreath from a local Etsy gal who makes them out of fresh greenery. Love the smell of fresh greenery for all of advent.

That is really nice -- I'd love to have a fresh greenery one every year!

Sabrina

These are all so beautiful Lora and it so hard to pick a favorite. I really love the one you created!! It looks so pretty yet simple!

It is hard -- no kidding! I like the teacup versions, probably because I'm a sucker for vintage items.