The formal group accompanying the celebrant is commonly called the court of honor.
This court traditionally consists of young people chosen by the quinceañera, often including friends, cousins, or siblings. Members may take part in the entrance, formal photographs, speeches, and choreographed dances.
Spanish terminology often identifies female participants as damas and male participants as chambelanes. English-language families may use “court of honor,” “quinceañera court,” or simply “the court.” The arrangement is ceremonial, not a legal or governmental body.
There is no required membership formula for every quinceañera. Some celebrations use a large group, some use only a few attendants, and others focus on family or dispense with a court. The choice is shaped by budget, venue, local custom, and personal preference.