Business Details
44 Years
experience
Custom Floral Arrangements in South Lake Tahoe
Thrans Flowers has been crafting exceptional floral designs for over four decades, serving the South Lake Tahoe community since 1982. Founded by Lois Thran, our business was built on the vision of offering unique, high-quality arrangements that transcend traditional floral offerings. Over three generations, we have maintained a commitment to excellence, combining artistic innovation with technical expertise to serve weddings, corporate clients, and everyday floral needs. Our refrigerated delivery vehicles ensure freshness, while our design consultants provide personalized service for every occasion. Recognized nationally for our work in floral design, we have contributed to prestigious events including the Academy Awards and presidential inaugurations.Today, under the leadership of Katie Long, we continue to uphold the standards of creativity and quality established by our founders. Our services extend to residential weekly flower subscriptions, holiday dcor, private event design, and full-service corporate floral maintenance. We pride ourselves on transforming spaces through seasonal arrangements and custom designs tailored to client preferences. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our team handles every detail to create memorable experiences. With a legacy rooted in family tradition and industry expertise, we remain dedicated to delivering beauty and exceptional service to every client.
Services
Wedding Flowers
Corporate Floral Delivery
Holiday Decor
Weekly Flower Subscriptions
Event Design
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Three generations of floral design expertise since 1982
- Refrigerated delivery vehicles ensure flower freshness
- Award-winning designs featured at national events
- Personalized design consultations for every client
- Full-service event coordination including rentals
Services
Wedding Flowers
Thrans Flowers creates custom wedding arrangements that reflect each couple's unique vision. Our team provides full-service support from initial consultation to ceremony setup. With decades of experience in bridal design, we offer innovative concepts like 'Weddings with a Twist' that depart from traditional styles. Our refrigerated vehicles ensure flowers remain fresh during transport to venues up to an hour away, allowing for early setup while maintaining bloom quality. This service includes bouquets, centerpieces, and venue decorations tailored to seasonal themes.
Corporate Floral Delivery
Our corporate floral service maintains fresh, impactful arrangements in commercial spaces throughout South Lake Tahoe. We offer weekly deliveries of seasonal designs in unique containers, along with permanent plant installations. The team coordinates with businesses to align floral displays with brand aesthetics and seasonal promotions. Services include holiday dcor, reception area maintenance, and event-specific designs. Clients receive customized consultations to determine optimal placement and scheduling, ensuring consistent visual appeal in work environments.
Holiday Decor
Thrans Flowers transforms residential and commercial properties with comprehensive holiday decorations. Our team handles installation of wreaths, garlands, tree lighting, and interior/exterior displays without requiring client involvement. Services include themed party decorations, gift basket arrangements, and post-season removal. We specialize in creating cohesive festive environments for both private homes and businesses, incorporating unique elements like specialty trees and custom lighting designs to enhance seasonal ambiance.
Weekly Flower Subscriptions
This recurring service provides fresh floral arrangements on scheduled intervals for homes and businesses. Each week features a distinct design using seasonal blooms in curated containers. Clients may customize delivery frequency and container preferences. The service includes orchid and flowering plant maintenance, with options for space-specific consultations. Our designers work within client budgets to create rotating displays that enhance living and working environments with continuous floral beauty.
Event Design
Full-service event coordination includes floral arrangements, table settings, and rental management for private and corporate functions. Our team executes themes from intimate dinners to large celebrations, handling all decorative elements including linens, lighting, and furniture rentals. Services extend to holiday parties and special occasions, with design consultations to realize client visions. We ensure seamless execution by coordinating vendor collaborations and managing setup/breakdown processes.
People
Lois Thran
Founder
Lois established Thrans Flowers in 1982 with a vision to create distinctive floral designs. Her innovative approach transformed the shop into a local favorite before passing leadership to her daughter Barbara in 1988.
Barbara Thran-Anderson
Former Owner
Barbara expanded the business into national prominence, earning industry awards and designing for high-profile events including presidential inaugurations. She led the company from 1988 until passing operations to her daughter Katie in 2020.
Katie Long
Current Owner
Katie assumed leadership in 2020 after decades of training under master designers. An AIFD member since 2000, she has showcased work internationally and continues the family legacy of floral innovation and excellence.
Questions
Do you offer wedding floral consultations?
Yes, our design consultants provide personalized wedding floral consultations to discuss your vision and create custom arrangements.
What areas do you serve for deliveries?
We serve South Lake Tahoe and surrounding Sierra Nevada areas for regular deliveries and events.
Can you accommodate last-minute floral orders?
We offer same-day delivery for most local orders placed before 2 PM daily.
Do you provide corporate account services?
Yes, we offer corporate floral subscriptions with customized billing and delivery schedules for businesses.
Are refrigerated delivery vehicles used for all orders?
All our delivery vehicles maintain refrigeration to ensure flower freshness, especially for event setups.
Do you design for non-wedding special events?
We create floral designs for all occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, and holiday parties.
