What is the name of the ceremonial group of attendants at a quinceañera?

The ceremonial group of attendants at a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

The court traditionally supports the celebrant during the formal parts of the event. Its members may participate in the entrance, religious service, photographs, speeches, and choreographed dances. Depending on the family’s preference, the court can include young women, young men, or a mixed group.

Older descriptions often distinguish damas, or female attendants, and chambelanes, or male attendants. Contemporary celebrations frequently use more flexible arrangements and may invite close friends or relatives without assigning traditional titles.

The court of honor is not the same as a wedding party, even though the two groups can look similar in photographs. A quinceañera may borrow formal presentation customs from weddings while retaining its own birthday and coming-of-age meaning. The number of attendants is not fixed, so the court can be large, small, or omitted altogether in a modern celebration.