What name is commonly given to the quinceañera celebration’s formal court of attendants?

The quinceañera celebration’s formal group of attendants is commonly called the court of honor.

The court traditionally accompanies the celebrant during entrances, photographs, formal dances, and other ceremonial moments. It may consist of damas and chambelanes, although modern families often adapt the group’s size and gender composition.

The court helps give the event a formal presentation. Members may wear coordinated dresses, suits, or other attire selected to complement the quinceañera’s outfit. Their participation also highlights friendships and family relationships important to the celebrant.

The court of honor is not the same as the sponsors, often called madrinas and padrinos. Sponsors may contribute money, services, or specific ceremonial items, while court members are usually the young attendants who appear alongside the celebrant. Regional vocabulary and individual family customs can blur those roles, but the distinction is useful.