7 Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday Like A Royal, Because You Want To Have A Ball

First things first: Every princess in the making needs to treat herself to a little pampering. You need to make an appointment on your birthday for a deep-tissue massage. Pedicures, manicures, and facials are a must, too.

Most importantly, though, you need to go to a salon and get a blowout. You need to get your 'do done by a professional, and chat with your besties over glasses of champagne. You're the birthday queen, after all, and deserve to treat yourself on this very special day.

When it comes to your birthday, doing something adventurous is never out of the question, either. You love taking trips into the mountains, or renting unique places to stay on Airbnb. In order to feel like a royal, you'll want to find a castle to spend the night in.

You'll want to invest in some cozy pajamas, and bring your camera for a photo shoot in the extravagant halls. You'll also want to spend your night watching princess-inspired movies like Tangled and Enchanted. Don't forget to pose with your dreamy breakfast in bed!

A majority of what I know about being a royal comes from watching The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. I remember seeing Julie Andrews dressed in a sparkly gown and tiara for the first time, floating down the palace halls before saying her iconic line: "A queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early."

You can say the same thing, and would truly love to recreate some of your favorite scenes from the movie on your birthday. You'd love to do some mattress surfing or ride around San Francisco in a Mustang. Having a party on the beach might also be required!

Another thing every birthday queen needs is a piece of jewelry or a designer outfit. So, for your birthday, go on a little shopping spree with your besties! Hit up a little boutique and splurge on a necklace with a beautiful gemstone you've had your eye on, or a blouse from a high-end label. You deserve it — especially on your big day.

One place you probably haven't considered spending your birthday at is a botanical garden. You tend to celebrate at restaurants, nail salons, and paint bars. You sip wine while painting pastels onto a canvas, and laugh about inside jokes. And that's all fine and good, but this year, you want to switch things up and do something regal.

Every royal has a fancy garden outside of their palace. They might stroll through it in the mornings, and tend to their various succulents and flowers. (At least, that's what the movies have taught me!) So, this birthday, find a greenhouse or plant conservatory near you and have a photo shoot in it — and bring a tiara with you, too!

One of my favorite ways to celebrate my birthday is with breakfast food. This past year, my significant other and I went to the diner in my town and I ordered lots of coffee and home fries. It was picture-perfect, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

But, if you want to celebrate your birthday like a royal, then you need to tailor this experience a bit. Order some delicious scones and tea, and have a sweet morning of your own. Invite all of your besties, or simply take your siblings to the best local spot. It can be casual, but still pretty princess-worthy.

Last but not least, birthdays are the time to go big, in my opinion. They're the best excuse to buy a plane ticket and check something off of your bucket list. May I suggest going to London, and spending a week where the royals live?

It would definitely be a dream come true, from the second you see your first red phone booth or Buckingham Palace in all its glory. If you're lucky, you may even spot Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! Either way, it's going to be a birthday you'll never forget, and you'll have a ball.