What term describes the formal group of attendants accompanying a quinceañera?

The formal group of attendants accompanying a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

A court of honor may include damas and chambelanes who stand with the celebrant, take part in the entrance, pose for formal photographs, and perform a rehearsed dance. The group gives the reception a ceremonial structure and reflects the importance of family and friends in the milestone.

The court is not the same as a bridal party, even though both may involve coordinated clothing and a planned entrance. A quinceañera is a coming-of-age celebration, not a wedding, and its attendants do not have a universal legal or religious role. Some families choose a large court, while others select only a few people or no court at all.

Terminology varies across countries and Spanish-speaking communities. Damas commonly identifies female attendants, and chambelanes commonly identifies male attendants. These regional terms belong to the broader court-of-honor concept rather than replacing it in every context.