The formally dressed group of attendants is often called the corte de honor.
Corte de honor means “court of honor.” Its members accompany the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, dances, and other ceremonial parts of the event. Depending on the family and region, the court may include girls, boys, or a mixed group.
The court’s clothing is usually coordinated with the celebration’s colors and level of formality. Members may be called damas and chambelanes, though terminology and membership rules vary. The court is a social and ceremonial feature, not an official religious office.
A corte de honor should not be confused with padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors who may provide support or gifts, whereas court members are attendants who participate in the public celebration. Modern families frequently simplify the court, invite close friends, or replace formal group choreography with a smaller presentation.