What is the traditional name for the ceremonial group accompanying a quinceañera?

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The traditional name for the ceremonial group accompanying a quinceañera is the court of honor.

The court usually consists of friends, relatives, or other young people selected by the celebrant and family. Members may take part in the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other planned portions of the celebration.

In Spanish, the group may be called the corte de honor. Its composition is not fixed: some courts include both young women and young men, while others are smaller or omitted entirely in modern celebrations.

The court of honor is not the same as a wedding party, even though both groups can have coordinated clothing and ceremonial duties. A quinceañera is a birthday and coming-of-age celebration, not a marriage ceremony.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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