The people who accompany the celebrant in a quinceañera court form a court of honor.
A court of honor commonly includes friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives selected by the celebrant. Members may participate in the entrance, formal presentation, waltz, photographs, and other choreographed parts of the celebration.
The court is sometimes organized with damas and chambelanes, terms traditionally used for female and male attendants. The number and gender balance are not fixed worldwide, and many contemporary families choose a mixed or smaller group.
A court of honor is ceremonial rather than an official civic body. It also differs from a wedding party, even though the visual presentation and coordinated clothing can look similar. The court’s purpose is to recognize the celebrant’s close relationships during the milestone birthday.