What does a quinceañera’s court of honor traditionally accompany?

A quinceañera’s court of honor traditionally accompanies the celebrant.

The court of honor is usually made up of close friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives. Members may be called damas and chambelanes, terms commonly translated as ladies and gentlemen of the court. Depending on the family and region, the court may include all girls, all boys, or a mixed group.

Court members often participate in the entrance, formal presentation, photographs, and choreographed dances. A chambelán may also serve as the celebrant’s principal escort, although the exact arrangement differs from one event to another.

The court is not the same as a wedding party, even though the visual arrangement can look similar. A quinceañera is a coming-of-age celebration rather than a marriage ceremony. Modern families may reduce the court, replace it with friends of any gender, or omit it entirely while keeping other traditions.