What is the honored girl’s ceremonial court often called at a quinceañera?

The honored girl’s ceremonial court at a quinceañera is often called the corte de honor.

A corte de honor is a group of relatives or friends who accompany the quinceañera during parts of the celebration. Members may participate in a formal entrance, staged dances, photographs, and other planned moments. The group can include girls known as damas and boys known as chambelanes, although terminology and membership differ.

There is no single required size or composition for a corte de honor. Some families choose a large group, while others include only a few people or omit the court entirely. Modern celebrations often adapt the tradition to fit the celebrant’s friendships and family structure.

The court should not be confused with a legal or governmental body. Corte de honor is ceremonial language, and its role is symbolic and social. Its prominence usually reflects the family’s chosen program rather than a universal rule about quinceañeras.