In a traditional quinceañera court, the male attendants are usually called chambelanes.
A court of honor may accompany the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, dances, and other parts of the celebration. The young men in that court are known as chambelanes, a Spanish term that is often translated as escorts or attendants. The female members are commonly called damas, meaning ladies.
The size and composition of a court are not fixed. Some families choose a large group, while others include only one escort or omit a court entirely. The participants may be relatives, friends, classmates, or a mixture of these. Their clothing is often coordinated with the quinceañera’s dress and the event’s color scheme.
Chambelanes are sometimes mistakenly treated as a required part of every quinceañera. In reality, the court is a customary feature in many formal celebrations, not an absolute rule. Regional practice, family preference, budget, and the celebrant’s wishes all influence the arrangement.