In a traditional quinceañera, the young men in the court of honor are called chambelanes.
Chambelanes usually accompany the quinceañera during the formal entrance, dances, and staged presentation. Their role is ceremonial rather than a universal religious requirement, and some celebrations have no court at all.
The word is especially associated with Mexican and Mexican-American quinceañera customs. In many celebrations, the chambelanes wear matching suits or coordinated formal clothing, while the quinceañera and her attendants follow a chosen color scheme.
Chambelanes are different from padrinos, or sponsors, who may help provide financial or practical support. Damas are the traditionally female members of the court.