What is the name of the quinceañera’s group of honored attendants?

The honored attendants who accompany a quinceañera are known as her court of honor. The group traditionally consists of friends and relatives who participate in the ceremony, formal entrance, photographs, and choreographed dances.

The court may include young women called damas and young men called chambelanes, although names and membership vary by region. Some modern celebrations use a mixed group, a smaller group, or no court at all. The court’s role is ceremonial rather than legal or official.

The tradition reflects the formal presentation style of older celebrations, in which the quinceañera appeared publicly with companions. Contemporary families often choose attendants based on close relationships rather than social rank. The court can therefore be understood as a group of supportive friends and relatives helping center the celebration on the guest of honor.