What is the formal group accompanying the honoree at a quinceañera called in English?

The formal group accompanying the honoree at a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

The court of honor typically consists of attendants selected by the quinceañera and her family. It may include girls, boys, or a mixed group, depending on local custom and the family’s preferences. Members often accompany the honoree during her entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances.

The court helps make the event feel ceremonial, but it is not the same as a wedding party. A quinceañera has no required attendants under civil law, and the size of the court can range from a few close friends to a larger group. Some contemporary celebrations use no court at all.

Spanish terms may distinguish female attendants as damas and male attendants as chambelanes. English-language descriptions commonly use “court of honor” as the umbrella term. Because terminology varies, families may use “quince court,” “court,” or simply “the attendants.”