Hen do shot glass necklace: ten people, a day full of stops, and by the end of the hen party the glasses should still be there. The printed plastic bead chain from the party shop rarely lasts the whole day — it snaps, or it vanishes into somebody's handbag. Here's why a glass made of real material keeps up with the entire hen do, and how you use it for Team Bride or Team Groom.
Last updated: 4 September 2026
What is a hen do shot glass necklace?
A hen do shot glass necklace is a small drinking vessel on a cord that the whole group wears round the neck during the hen party — the usual version is a printed plastic bead chain saying “Team Bride” or “Team Groom”, built for a single day. The sturdy version made of glass and a wooden binding gets through the complete running order instead, from the first stop to the last bar, without snapping or disappearing on the way.
💡 By the way: for the whole crew there's our Miniski bundle with bindings and glasses — order it more than once depending on group size.
Why the plastic chain gives up on a hen do of all days
A hen do is rarely a relaxed afternoon — usually it's a day with six, eight, sometimes ten stops, car or train rides in between, and the bar in the evening. Between changing for the next challenge, getting into a taxi and back out again, a thin plastic chain simply catches on something — a door handle, a seatbelt, the cloakroom at the next venue. A set made of glass and a binding with a firmly screwed-in eyelet survives exactly this location marathon, because it stays put on your body instead of dangling loose round your neck.
Team Bride, Team Groom: the glass as a group marker
The classic among hen do accessories is the printed “Team Bride” glass — with us the ski look takes care of that as well: if the whole group wears the same glass on a cord, you're instantly recognisable as a crew even without any print. Handy when you end up in a packed pub, or when you look at the photos later and can see exactly who belonged to the group and who didn't. For more on the category in general and on other occasions, have a look at our overview of the shot glass necklace.
For some people the glass is just an extra to the actual outfit, for others it's the main event — if you want to really stand out, you combine the hen party shot glass with a sash or a bride-to-be band, and then the bride's crew is visible from a distance, before anyone has even asked for a name.
Hen do shot glass necklace at stops and challenges
With most hen do formats the group collects points or forfeits over the course of the day — during the talk-to-a-stranger challenge, for example, or when the bride has to tick off a new task from the list at every stop. Because the glass hangs on the cord round your neck instead of disappearing into a bag, it's right there for every photo or join-in task, without anyone having to rummage for it first. Ideas and building blocks for the rest of the day are in our overview of hen and stag do ideas.
Not every stop has to involve alcohol, and not everyone in the group will be drinking that day — the glass on the cord works just as well filled with juice or alcohol-free fizz. The running order and the group marker stay the same, only the contents change.
How the glass hangs on the cord
The 40 ml shot glass in ski boot shape clicks into a binding that is mounted on a small wooden ski. To wear it, you swap one of the mounting screws — the one we affectionately call the “DIN setting screw” — for the eyelet that comes with it, and then the complete set hangs on the lanyard cord. For the whole crew that means: build it once, wear it all through the hen do, never think about it again.
After the hen do: a quick wash, saved for the wedding
Unlike the throwaway chain that's in the bin by the next morning, the ski boot shot glass is worth that one extra move afterwards: separate glass and binding, glass into the dishwasher, binding stored dry. That way the set isn't only ready for the next hen do among friends, it also works as a keepsake — or as part of the wedding itself, where the same crew often raises a glass together again.
Frequently asked questions
How many glasses do you need for a hen do?
One set per person taking part — for larger groups, several bundles accordingly. The version with binding and glass can be put together as many times as you like.
Does the glass last the whole hen do?
Yes — unlike a thin plastic chain, the combination of glass and wooden binding is built for continuous use across several stops and a full day, not for one single moment.
Is the glass available with a “Team Bride” print?
Not as a regular shop product, but individual engraving or printing is possible on request from larger quantities — best to ask us directly at vertrieb@apres-allstars.com. Without personalisation the ski look already carries the recognition value — the whole group with the same glass reads just as clearly as a team.
Does everyone have to drink alcohol on a hen do?
No. The glass works just as well filled with juice or alcohol-free fizz — what counts is the shared moment on the cord, not what's in it.
What do I do with the glasses after the hen do?
Separate glass and binding, glass into the dishwasher, binding stored dry — then everything is ready for the next hen do among friends or for the wedding itself.
Does the glass go with the group's costume?
Yes — the ski look combines with almost any theme, from ski outfits through sashes and bride-to-be bands to a completely normal everyday look. The glass adds to the costume instead of dictating it.