Chambelanes is a common title for the male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor.
Chambelanes may accompany the celebrant during her entrance, formal presentation, and vals. They are often friends, cousins, or other young people chosen by the quinceañera and her family. Their role is ceremonial and varies considerably from one celebration to another.
The court may also include damas, traditionally female attendants. Some families use a mixed group, choose only a few attendants, or adapt the terminology to local custom. Consequently, chambelanes is a traditional label rather than a requirement for every quinceañera.
The word is sometimes translated loosely as “escorts,” but it does not mean professional security or event staff. It refers to participants in the celebratory court. Clothing may be coordinated with the celebrant’s dress, and the group may perform a rehearsed dance, but neither a fixed costume nor a universal number is required.