Simon Lycett

Simon Lycett is an award-winning florist with more than 30 years of experience designing flowers for celebrities, British royalty and prestigious events. Just some of his impressive clients include HRH Queen Elizabeth II, former US President George Bush, Sir Elton John, Nicky Haslam, Ringo Starr, Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole and Gary Neville. His work is known for its elegance, creativity and sense of occasion, from intimate parties to grand weddings. Simon also makes frequent appearances as a host, judge and guest on a range of gardening shows, and is the resident florist on ITV’s 'The Alan Titchmarsh Show'. With his world-class expertise, Simon is frequently invited to events as an engaging host and speaker, sharing his unique insights and experience.

Simon fell in love with floristry after attending a local flower show with his mother at the age of seven, and perfected his craft over the coming years. Simon began creating floral arrangements for media productions and designed the floral décor for the film 'Where Angels Fear to Tread' in 1991. From there, he established Simon J Lycett LTD, where he built a dedicated team of florists to help him deliver stunning arrangements for clients. In 1994, he designed the flowers for the hit film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', helping to establish his reputation as a trusted and sought-after florist. A few years later, Simon was the creative force behind David and Victoria Beckham's fairy tale wedding décor in Ireland. Simon is also frequently called upon by the British Royal Family to create the floral designs for their events and is one of the only two cross-palace suppliers for The Historic Royal Palaces. He decorated the Royal Box at the Royal Opera House and a private dinner at The Ritz for the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in 2006, decorated Windsor Castle for the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 2017 and created a one-tonne floral tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2022. 

As a respected voice within the industry, Simon shares his expert knowledge as a host and judge for several floral-themed programmes. He co-presented the BBC documentary 'The World’s Biggest Flower Market' with Cherry Healey, was a guest judge on 'The Big Flower Fight' and acted as a host judge on the HBO Max floristry competition 'Full Bloom', for which he was nominated for an Emmy. Simon has also received other industry honours for his remarkable work, including the Florist of the Year Award at the New Covent Garden Flower Market Awards. In 2022, he received an Honorary Fellowship from the Institute of Professional Florists and became an RHS Ambassador for Floristry and Floral Art with the Royal Horticultural Society. Throughout his career, Simon has been passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise. He has published eight books, guiding readers through the art of floristry and the beauty of the flower market. 

Simon Lycett is a renowned florist with extensive experience designing stunning floral arrangements for royalty, celebrities and high-profile occasions. His work as a judge, host and guest on multiple gardening programmes makes him a reliable host for industry conferences, events and workshops. Whether sharing his insights on flowers, herbs and décor or hosting an event, Simon brings a fun and engaging presence that leaves audiences feeling inspired and entertained. To hire Simon Lycett for your next event, contact Champions today!