I'd say why not just be yourself and do what you want? If you like a beard, grow it. Why base your decisions on how to live your life off of people you don't even know? Really its just chance anyways. If you shave your beard because that seems more popular, you could still meet someone who prefers facial hair. Besides, women are the ones that run around saying 'oh, looks don't matter, thats so shallow' so let them put their money where their mouth is and follow through with that statement.
I got a beastly beard. I live in the south and i have gotten more attention from ladies with the beard than before i had it.