In a quinceañera, the celebrant’s honored court of attendants is traditionally called the corte de honor.
The corte de honor is made up of young people who accompany the quinceañera during the celebration. Depending on local custom, it may include both girls and boys, commonly called damas and chambelanes. The group can participate in the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other ceremonial moments.
The size and composition of the court are not universal. Some families choose a large court, while others include only a few attendants or omit the court entirely. This flexibility reflects the way quinceañera traditions vary between countries, regions, families, and generations.
The Spanish phrase is sometimes translated as “court of honor,” but it should not be confused with a legal court or a royal institution. It refers specifically to the celebrant’s selected companions in the festivities.