In a quinceañera, what are the celebrant’s selected attendants collectively called?

In a quinceañera, the celebrant’s selected attendants are collectively called the court of honor.

The court commonly consists of young women called damas and young men called chambelanes, though names and membership vary by region and family. They may accompany the celebrant during the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other parts of the program.

The court’s role is ceremonial rather than governmental or official. Its size can range from a small group to a much larger one, depending on the family’s plans and the local tradition.

The court of honor is sometimes confused with padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors or godparents who may help support the celebration, while the court consists of attendants who participate visibly in the event.