The quinceañera’s group of attendants is traditionally called the court of honor.
A court of honor commonly includes girls known as damas and boys known as chambelanes. The attendants may participate in the formal entrance, posed photographs, ceremonial presentations, and a choreographed dance. The size and composition vary widely according to the family’s budget, local customs, and the celebrant’s preferences.
The term can sound similar to wedding vocabulary because quinceañeras often borrow elements from formal celebrations. However, a court of honor is not a wedding party, and the attendants do not have a universal legal or religious role. Some modern celebrations use a smaller group, a mixed-gender group, or no attendants at all.
Quinceañera traditions differ across Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Spain, and Latino communities in the United States. The court therefore represents a common custom rather than a requirement for every celebration.