The group of young attendants accompanying a quinceañera is called her court of honor.
A court of honor traditionally includes girls called damas and boys called chambelanes, although modern celebrations may use different combinations of attendants. The court supports the celebrant during formal entrances, photographs, choreographed dances, and other parts of the program.
The court’s size is not fixed. Some families choose only a few attendants, while others select a larger group. Participation usually reflects close friendships or family relationships rather than a universal rule. Attendants may coordinate their clothing with the quinceañera’s dress, but styles vary widely.
The court can be mistaken for a bridal party because both groups appear in coordinated formal clothing and accompany a central person. A quinceañera, however, is not a wedding, and the court of honor has its own cultural role. In Spanish, the individual attendants are commonly called damas and chambelanes.