What is the ceremonial court of honor called in English at a quinceañera?

The ceremonial group accompanying the celebrant is called the court of honor in English.

The court of honor is the English rendering of the Spanish corte de honor. It commonly consists of damas and chambelanes, who accompany the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, presentations, and dances. The court gives the celebration a structured ceremonial element.

Despite the title, the group is not a royal household and does not have legal or governmental authority. Its “court” language comes from the formal social style of traditional ceremonies. Members are usually relatives, friends, or classmates selected by the family and celebrant.

There is no universal number of court members. Some celebrations feature a large group, while others have only one escort, a few attendants, or none. Contemporary quinceañeras may also adapt the traditional gender roles. The court of honor is therefore a common custom and vocabulary term, not a mandatory component of every fifteenth-birthday celebration.