In a traditional quinceañera, the group that usually accompanies the celebrant as her formal court is the court of honor.
The court commonly consists of friends or relatives, including damas and chambelanes. Damas are traditionally young women, while chambelanes are traditionally young men, although modern celebrations may use mixed or gender-inclusive arrangements. Members often wear coordinated formal clothing and participate in the entrance, dances, and photographs.
The court of honor is not a fixed legal or religious requirement. Its size and composition depend on the family, venue, budget, and local custom. Some celebrations have a large court, while others include only the celebrant and a single escort or omit the court entirely. It is also distinct from a wedding party: the quinceañera tradition borrows some formal presentation elements, but the event celebrates a fifteenth birthday rather than a marriage.