The selected attendants who accompany a quinceañera are commonly called her court of honor.
A court of honor traditionally includes damas, or young women, and chambelanes, or young men. The number of participants is not fixed. Some celebrations use a large court, while others have only a few attendants or none at all. The group may enter with the honoree, pose for photographs, and perform a rehearsed dance.
The word court is ceremonial rather than governmental. It reflects the formal presentation style of many quinceañeras, where the birthday celebrant is treated as the central figure of the event. Participants often wear coordinated formal clothing, although exact colors and styles depend on the family.
A court of honor is not the same as a wedding party, even though the visual arrangement can look similar. A quinceañera is a birthday and cultural rite of passage, not a marriage ceremony. Modern celebrations frequently adapt the tradition, including mixed-gender groups, smaller groups, or a solo presentation.